Swan Harbor RC

AMA Charter No. 2940		Havre de Grace, MD
Volume 21, No.03	The Newsletter of SWAN HARBOR RC www.SwanHarborRC.com	March 2009

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Jim Snyder
Scott Jordan
Achille Silvestri
Steve Snyder
Bob Walker
Tom Smith
Marvin Tedrow
Steve Snyder

410-256-3299
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410-838-6261
410-638-2895
410-838-3532
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steve@SwanHarborRC.com

Club Meeting at the Churchville Rec Center, Thursday, March 11, 7PM.
Bring something for show and tell.
Since we missed last month, bring something extra.

GENERAL CLUB NEWS...

Since there was no meeting last month, and as far as I know no one has been flying, I had to go to the archives for some photos. I went through the last eight years and found one appropriate photo for each month of March (the month we’re missing right)? Hope you enjoy them.

If you have any questions regarding the minutes or contents of this Newsletter, please direct them to Achille Silvestri, Ph 410-838-6261 or e-mail axsilvestri@verizon.net

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL...

We’re taking applications for 2010. Don’t forget, the suspense is March 31. If you don’t sign up by then you’ll have to rejoin as a new member and pay the initiation fee again.

March 2003. Steve and Jim Snyder Plan the Building of the B-25

March 2002. Jerry Thompson, the Gentleman Flier

March 2005. The Jim Snyder Airplanes With an Attitude Mfg. Co.

March 2004. Jack Stites Visits Kitty Hawk

March 2007. Earl McMullen Ponders the YAK 45

March 2006. A Farewell to John Kocon

March 2009. Gary Gunter and the Pawnee Crop Duster

March 2008. Dale Davis and Dan Bowman Present Our New Street Sign

SAFETY REPORT….Bob Walker, Safety Officer

There is probably not a lot of flying going on right now. But hopefully, everyone is building away or working on their ARFs, waiting for the first sign of Spring. So, let’s review some things you may be involved in doing right now and keep your plane from crashing. There is a tidal wave of buying the 2.4 gHz radios. The manufacturers have less and less to sell on 72 mHz. The majority of people are buying the Spektrum radio systems. And they are included with many of the foam electrics. Here are some things Spektrum recommends. Most apply to the Airtronics, Futabas and HiTec;s too.

Do:
        *Perform a range check before each flight Stay relatively close your first flight
        *Spread receivers apart in the plane (Airtronics, antennas at 90 degrees)
        *Use a second battery for valuable aircraft
        *Point your TX antenna vertical.
        *Use Quality servos

Don’t:
        *Use any amplified Y-harness.....this is different from 72 Mhz
         *Use old batteries
         *Cut off or change antennas
         *Use electronic reversing Y's.....again, different from 72 mHz
         *Point transmitter antenna at the aircraft Be prepared to fly safe!!!

ABOUT SWAN HARBOR RC...

Swan Harbor RC meets 7PM the second Thursday of the month. In the Fall and Winter we meet at the Churchville Rec Center located on Glenville Road in Churchville. Otherwise we meet at our flying field at Swan Harbor Farm. The public is welcome to the meetings. To fly with us at Swan Harbor flying field take Oakington Road off US 40 (between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace) and follow the signs for Swan Harbor Farm. Be sure to have your 2009 AMA membership because you need it to fly. A SWAN HARBOR RC 2009 Membership Applications is available on line or additional information can be obtained from Steve Snyder, 410-638-2895, Steve@SwanharborRC.com. To learn more about Swan Harbor RC (formerly MAOA); go to www.harfordvista.com/rcnews/ and click onto January 2001

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mar 11, 2010	Swan Harbor RC Club Meet. 7PM Churchville Rec Center.
Mar 13, 2010	Central Penn Aeromodelers Assoc. Flea Market. Lebanon Fairgrounds, Lebanon PA 17042. See www.cpaa.us

Archives:	Achille Silvestri Editor

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