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September 2018 Next Meeting: September 17th , 2018 AMA Chartered Club # 139

Web Site: http://flypcc.org/ P.O. Box 812, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

President Dave Mosher 650-255-3266 dmosher@airasys.com Vice President/Field Marshall Mike Solaegui 415-314-6261 mikes@perfectedgecutlery.com Secretary Lew Chee 650-867-9952 flypccsecretary@gmail.com Treasurer David Santana 650-533-0976 Santanahouse@email.msn.com Webmaster Matt Abrams 415-370-3323 matt@matt-abrams.com New Member Chairman Ray Squires

John Bassetto 650-575-4273 650-759-5143

rlsquires@comcast.net geppetto1@mac.com

Flight Proficiency Chairman Open Looking for it…. TBD Editor Brian Chan 650-867-8813 pcceditor@gmail.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ PCC Wind! Wind power that is!

The Windmill is Up.

Dave Santana spear-headed the project by making a mask to hold up the wind generator. A crew was assembled on Sunday to install the mask to the container. Now we have a wind generator. Steve Williams is the man working on the charging controller. Work is in progress to iron out couple glitches regarding the controller.

MEETING MINUTE Lew Chee

Date July 18th, 2018 Call to Order: David Mosher, President. Time: 7:41pm.

Guest(s) and Applicant(s) Introduction(s): Lucas and Brian Chapman from HMB are interested in joining PCC. Raffle Prize for tonight: UMX Radian Glider.

Approval of last month’s Minutes: Motion by: Dave S., Approved: Yes

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Announcements: PCC hours of operation are from Sun Up to Sun Down.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave S presented his report.

Membership Committee Report: There are 113 members (101 Adults and 12 Juniors). 3 new members joined this month. Safety Committee Report: Keep your finger away from props. (Did you hear that, Ray?)

Field Maintenance Report: 1) Status update needed on mower repairs. 2) Take your trash home. There is no garbage service. Old Business: Steve W brought in the wind turbine to discuss his findings. It weighs roughly 35 pounds and can produce about 400w. Ideas for mounting the wind turbine were discussed.

New Business: Ray S brought in pricing for a new ToughShed. Dave S provided pricing on cargo containers. Contest Reports/Upcoming Events: Nothing to report. Check the newsletter. Flight Instructors Report: n/a

New Business: The club members present had a Closed Session on a membership issue. Show and Tell: Burt R brought in a 3-ch V-tail Electric Glider. It was sold to Dave S and proceeds were donated to the club. Thanks Burt. Meeting Adjournment: Motion by: Ray S Second: Jeff O Approved: Yes Time: 8:17 p.m. Raffle Drawing – Winner(s): Olivier S.

Number of members in attendance: 12 members, 2 applicants and 0 guest

Minutes by: Lew Chee

PCC does not have trash removal service (cost too much), so please take all your belonging (trash, airplanes, pets and their dropping, kids and spouses) home with you when you leave. Please keep the flying site clean for every member to enjoy. Also the Weber BBQ IS NOT a trash can!

UPCOMING EVENTS September 12-16 Reno Air Race, Reno NV 19 PCC Meeting @ Peter's Cafe, 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae. 7:30 pm 21-23 Thunder Valley Jet Rally @ AMOS RC Field. Randy Sizemore 916-804-4250 reddogusa@aol.com October

2 PCC Newsletter input deadline 6-7 Dawn Patrol WWI Jamboree, Ukiah Prop Busters. 17 PCC Meeting @ Peter's Cafe, 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae. 7:30 pm 31 Halloween. November

4 Daylight Saving Time Change. 5 PCC Newsletter input deadline

11 Veterans Day 17 SAM21 MECA Collecto, 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, 95070. Contact: Brian Sargent 408-656-3662 21 PCC Meeting @ Peter's Cafe, 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae. 7:30 pm 22 Thanksgiving Day.

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IN MEMORIAM: GARY WARE

Gary left us in August. Most of the members probably do not know who Gary was. He was a long time modeler and member of PCC, started when the club is flying at Alves Dairy. He was also the President of PCC at one time. From all accounts, He's the kind of guy you want to have on your side!

A Celebration of Gary's Life is scheduled:

WHEN & WHERE Please join us in a celebration of Gary's life

Saturday, October 13, 2018

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harrison Center, Lincoln Park

1450 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501 For more details,

https://mwinsf.wixsite.com/garyware RSVP is requested.

SAFETY REMINDER Signs had been placed on Hwy 92 regarding the roadwork on Hwy 92 in the next two months. I guess they are resurfacing Hwy 92. Plus the pumpkins are out in force. Then the Christmas trees season is coming up quick. Plan your drive to PCC wisely as there will be much traffic delays on Hwy 92.

P.C.C. It was 10 years ago we left the field at the cliff and moved to the current site.

NEW MEMBERS

Our newest member, Ramon Dominguz.

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WIND GENERATOR INSTALLATION

Trial fit the mast and fittings.

Feeding the wires through the mast.

The wind generator is up on top.

There is sign of life...err...power! !Left: Mast is up, but where is the wind generator? Many hands make raising the mast easier! Without the generator, it is just a giant flag pole! ☺

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Jason, Lew & Jason's A-10 made it into the magazine.

How low can he go? Actually, it is Ray's Deuces Wild ditching after one of main retractable gears failed to lower. Plane landed safety.

Another close call, this time is Phil's turn.

Milton and Maurice.

Rich, Ray and the Jenny. PC: Burt R.

Mike . with his Funtana 90.

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Gary with San Jose, an electrified oldtimer gas model.

A very happy Neil.

Ray's 1/4 scale Cub. ☺ PC: Burt

Brian's Comet Clipper, another E-Power oldtimer!

Mark with Super Kaos.

Dave and Kenny, master minds behind the mast!

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Scott looking at my camera!

Photo credit to Rouge Eagles R/C Club Newsletter

http://www.flypcc.org Next Meeting: Peter's Cafe

10 El Camino Real, Millbrae September 17th, 2018

7:30 pm Remember do not park in the

front parking lot

JUST ONE MORE

Steve takes picture of the wind generator with his phone.