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October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 1
Editor – Lynne Walters Volume 21 – Issue 10 October 2014
President
Mike Melendy
Vice President
Howard Bifeld
Editor
Lynne Walters
Board of Directors
Steve Haas
Shlomo Rimer
Bradford Walters
Gene Zerega
Secretary
Murry Randell
Treasurer
Bob Wisinski
Webmaster
Doug Bradbury
COMMITTEES
Banquet
Ray Laning
Field Marshal
John Haderly
Jim Kaufman
Flying Proficiency
Steve Haas
Fun-Fly
Jed Korthals
Ground Crew
Gene Zerega
Matt Hauser
Noise
Shlomo Rimer
Picnic
Carl Will/Gene Derbick
Bob Breckler
Programs
OPEN
Safety
Don Linder/Rich Blaha
Inside This Issue
Propwash 1
Meeting Minutes 2
Wanted 4
For Sale 4
Editor’s Page 5
Indoor Flying 6
Upcoming Events 6
Instructors 6
Birthdays 7
Hobby Shops 8
Club Events 10
Next meeting is October 20th at :
AMVETS POST 66 700 MCHENRY RD
WHEELING, IL. 60090
Start time - 7:00 p.m.
Meetings are the 3rd
Monday of the month.
RENEW YOUR BLUE
MAX & AMA
MEMBERSHIPS!!
AMA CHARTER 1040
GOLD LEADERSHIP
CLUB
PROPWASH & BACKBLAST
by Mike Melendy
Time for new faces, nomination month. Most all know my
P.R. home is up for sale, so I will not be seeking office. It’s
been a pleasant stint thanks to being surrounded by
competent staff and fellow officers. Don`t be afraid to stand
up for your club, as help is always there. Many hands make
for light work.
The snowbirds are starting to trickle south and will be
missed at the field and meetings. Don`t forget to vote and
renew your memberships, both club and AMA. They are
due in December. Much of the monies go to field
improvements, club raffles and fun fly goodies. Speaking of
which, there`s only one fun fly left. The club fun fly
championship is in a virtual 3-way tie. The outcome will be
determined at the final event. Wonder what Jed`s going to
come up with? Take advantage of any good flying weather,
cause the days grow shorter, and indoor flying is like kissing
your sister. (unless you’re southern) Be at the October
meeting!!
~ Mike
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 2
MEETING MINUTES by Murry Randell, Secretary
September 15, 2014 Meeting
The September 15, 2014 meeting of the Blue Max RC Flying Club was called
to order at 7:02 pm by President Mike Melendy.
Around The Hangar
President’s Report — Mike Melendy: Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Secretary Report — Murry Randell: The minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter.
Treasurer Report — Bob Wisinski: Financial information is available to members upon request.
Newsletter Report — Lynne Walters: No report.
Webmaster Report — Doug Bradbury: No report.
Committee Reports:
Banquet — Ray Laning: No report.
Field Marshal — John Haderly/Jim Kaufman: The field is in good shape. Some weed control will be done.
Fun Fly — Jed Korthals: September Climb & Glide - 1st place - Mike Melendy, 2nd place - Duane Lang,
3rd place - Howard Bifeld, 4th place - Shlomo Rimer.
Noise — Shlomo Rimer: Some noise readings have been taken.
Picnic — Carl Will/Gene Derbick/Bob Breckler: No report.
Proficiency — Steve Haas: No advancements this month.
Program — OPEN: None.
Safety — Don Linder: There have been some complaints about flying beyond the arrows, particularly on the
east end of the field. Do your best to stay within the arrows. Please do not fly too close to the safety fence.
Refreshments - Bob Breckler: Thanks to Bob.
Welcome Guests Welcome New Members
Ken Alter
Old Business
None.
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Crash Reports
Ron Petterec - Diana crashed his T-34 mentor on landing.
Tom Jetson - Reversed ailerons on his Kaos 60.
Howard Bifeld - Zlin - servos broke loose.
Bradford Walters - Almost lost his Phantom Quad but was able to have Fail Safe bring it back.
New Business
Pete Warenski reported that the Hobby People brand model he purchased was of poor quality.
Show & Tell
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm.
Carl Will with his SIG Mfg T-Clips 70 ARF with an
OS 70 4-stroke.
Gene Zerega won an E-flite Sea Fury 480 ARF in the
raffle.
Gene Zerega with Mike Melendy’s Hanger 9 Tiger
Moth with an OS 1.20 that he built for him.
Gene Zerega with his SIG Mfg T-Clips 70 ARF with
an electric motor.
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 4
FOR SALE
This area is for members that have items to sell. Please send item
descriptions and pictures to Bradford@thehoverzone.com.
WANTED
This is where Blue Max Club members can post RC items that they would
like to buy.
Send a description and contact info to Bradford@thehoverzone.com.
FUTABA 9C TRANSMITTER
CONTACT RICH BLAHA AT CLOCLO@AMERITECH.NET
A WING FOR A HANGER 9 SUPER STICK 40 SIZE
CONTACT STEVE GELMAN AT STEVESAN42@COMCAST.NET
HANGER 9 (1/4) SCALE TIGER MOTH - NEW IN BOX
Great Deal
PRICE - $450 OR BEST OFFER
CONTACT MIKE MELENDY AT 847-825-6564
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 5
Editor’s Page
By Lynne Walters
THE ANSWER TO SEPTEMBER’S ‘NAME THAT PLANE’
The name of the plane is the Helio Courier . Larry Bochenko
was the only person to guess it correctly and will get a free
raffle ticket at the October meeting.
In the late 1940’s, this aircraft corporation’s first aircraft design
became America’s first original short take-off and landing design.
The aircraft could take-off & land within 500 ft while clearing a 50
ft barrier. Its controls were effective at speeds as low as 28 mph.
OCTOBER’S ‘NAME THAT PLANE’
In the early 1900’s, this 14 cylinder rotary engine aircraft was designed as a racer and had a top speed of 127
mph. Although in many ways an advanced design for lateral control it used wing warping instead of ailerons.
Send all responses to Bradford Walters at Bradford@thehoverzone.com.
OCTOBER IS CLUB OFFICER NOMINATION MONTH
All Blue Max members, just a reminder that during our October meeting we will be presenting nominations
for club officers. The positions that are up for nomination are President, Vice President, and the four Board
of Directors positions. You must be there to nominate and to be nominated per the club by-laws. Please
seriously consider if you would like to run for any of the positions or if there is someone you would like to see
nominated for one of these offices.
During November, we will be able to vote on-line. There will also be paper ballots at the November meeting.
This is an important part of being a club member.
NEWS
SIG Mfg Co. is now the United States and Canadian distributor for Seagull Models. Go to the website
www.sigmfg.com for a list of the Seagull planes that will be arriving soon. While there take a look at the
new SIG products, such as the T-Clips 70, the Somethin’ Xtra, and the Kadet Senior Sport.
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 6
INSTRUCTORS GROUND CREW
Howard Bifeld Don Linder Carl Will Matt Hauser
Dan Deitemeyer Mike Melendy Gene Zerega Gene Zerega
Steve Haas Shlomo Rimer
Duane Lang Bradford Walters
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 262
Blue Max Club Instructors
Indoor Flying
District 214 Forest View Ed Ctr Fieldhouse Flying, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts.
Course #9264 – Mondays 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Part 1 Session 9/15 - 11/24.
First time flyers, contact Don Hooghkirk at dhoogh@flash.net or 847-537-8441 before registering at www.ce.d214.org. Session cost: $59 or Gold card $51. No class 10/13.
Lake Barrington Fieldhouse – 28156 W North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington
Fly every Friday from 11 am until 2 pm, $15 per pilot plus annual fee of $25.
For more info and directions go to http://www.lakebarringtonfieldhouse.com.
Upcoming Events
Please check our calendar on the website for more events or details:
Looks like most of the flying events are over for the season. Now the Swap Meets begin.
Nov 1 - Sat, 9-noon, CRCM 34th Annual Swap-N-Shop, St John Lutheran School, 1101 S Linneman
Rd, Mt Prospect, $5 admission for adults, 12 & under $3, www.crcmflyers.com.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
We are collecting non-perishable foods for a local food pantry. The food pantry we are donating to is Our
Lady of Ransom/St Vincent de Paul. Please bring your donations to our monthly meetings.
New Blue Max Members for September 2014
None
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 7
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
From October 21st Through November 17th
Brian Kueker 10/27 Gary Shakin 11/11
Ray Laning 10/27 Denny Macumber 11/13
Chris Mays 10/27 Lou Roberts 11/17
JOHN “JACK” WOODEN
John C. "Jack" Wooden, Jr., 90, of Bloomington and formerly of Ar-lington Heights, passed away at 7:25 a.m., Sunday, September 28, 2014 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. His funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October, 3, 2014 at Carmody-Flynn Fu-neral Home, Bloomington. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service, Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Jack was born on January 31, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of John C. and Carolyn Stubbs Wooden. He married Faith Pedigo on May 7, 1955 in Darien, Connecticut. She survives. He is also survived by one son, John C. (Susan) Wooden, III of St. Louis, MO; one daugh-ter, Carrie Anna (Jim) Courtad of Normal and two grandchildren, JC and Jack Courtad. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joann Griffith.
Jack attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran, serving in both WWII and Korea. He flew B-17 bombers in WWII and Troop Carriers in Korea.
Jack was a captain for TWA for thirty years and flew internationally
for the last ten years of his career. He had been very involved with
the Blue Max radio controlled airplane club in Arlington Heights.
(Reprinted from
the Carmody-Flynn
Funeral Home
website.)
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 8
MID-AIR AT SIG FLY-IN
Somethin’ Extras at the field by Murry Randell
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 9
SIG Mfg. Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 520
401-7 South Front Street
Montezuma, IA 50171-0520
800-247-5008
www.sigmfg.com
Du-Bro Products, Inc
PO Box 815
Wauconda, IL 60084
800-848-9411
www.dubro.com
Picture by Lynne Walters
A Red Tail Hawk flying the pattern.
October 2014 Volume 21— Issue 10 Page 10
Blue Max R/C Flying Club Inc. PO Box 7803 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-7803
Blue Max R/C Flying Club
AMA # 1040
www.BlueMaxRC.com
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
October 2014 – December 2014
October 2014
19) Member Fun Fly - 10:00 a.m.
20) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
November 2014
17) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
December 2014
15) Monthly Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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Blue Max Flying Field
Deer Grove East FP
Enter on Dundee Rd
MEETING LOCATION—
AMVETS POST 66
700 MCHENRY RD
WHEELING, IL 60090