President
Col Parry
Vice President
Jim Fagan
Secretary
Peter Somerfield
Treasurer
Gordon Grant
Field Maintenance
Bob Moore
CFI
Kerry Turton
Airwaves
Dave Harper
Catering
Therese Ross
The July General Meeting
will be Friday 29th August at the Community Hall on the corner of Todds Road and Ellis Street Lawnton commencing at
7:30 pm
The next working bee will
be Sunday 7th September starting at 8:00AM.
Future working bee dates are: 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hello Members,
It seems that even though the Airshow was cancelled, with signs placed out on Henry Road as well, about two to three hundred people [who were not to be denied] turned up anyway, along with the Ice-cream man who fed the hordes. Thank you to those of you who entertained these people with your flying.
It is disappointing that someone has removed the post from behind the shed which could only be for their own benefit. In my opinion, this should incur a three month suspension. The posts were put there for a reason not just for the hell of it.
The August meeting is the AGM. This is the meeting where you all get to vote in a new Committee, so please come along and show your support for the nominees. Gordon, Peter and myself are standing down this term. So we will need nominations to fill these positions ASAP.
I would like to thank the current Committee members for making the position of President so easy and manageable for the last few months, it has been a pleasure to work with them and I would work with them again in the future if necessary.
Now I must put in my apologies for the next meeting as I will not be in Brisbane. I have asked Gordon Grant to do the honours for me. Thank you for having me as your President.
Colin Parry.
Air Field Chit Chat
Hi Fellow Flyers
This edition of Chit Chat is being composed early this month as the Air Waves has to go to members 14 days before the AGM as it contains items pertinent to the AGM. This being the case this edition will probably be short.
On Sunday 27th July we had a great working bee with about 30 members in attendance and a tremendous amount of work was achieved. Take a look at the area where the Tractor is garaged .It is paved and finished with gravel on the edges and in the centre.
Not much to report on flying activities. However last Saturday we had a visit from a modeller from the Gold Coast with his jet. I don’t know the model but it looked like a semi delta wing and very fast.
Membership fees have been rolling in, however there still a lot outstanding. If you have not paid your fees for the 2008/2009 year you cannot fly at any MAAA associated Club field. I include a list of members whose fees ore overdue. If you have paid and your name appears in this list, give me a call and I shall look into the matter for you.
| Danny Anderson | Colin Albert | Graham Barklay |
| Robin Barnes | Keith Bartlett | James Blake |
| Paul Bland | Dean Braund | Don Buckley |
| Robert Christie | John Collie | Roy cooper |
| Colin Curden | Johnathan Davies | James Donovan |
| John Dwyer | Charles Edwards | Laurice Flynn |
| Curtis Garbutt | Dennis Garrett | Steve Godbold |
| Neil Goedings | Paul Grant | Peter Harding |
| Richard Harrison | Charles Jones | |
| Reg Kirkegaard | David Knight | Alfred Koch |
| Ron Kogels | John Kuchler | Francis Love |
| Allan Lundy | Charles Mackay | Michael McCarthy |
| Connor McLean | Keith Mc Nutt | Graham Metcalf |
| Trevor Mills | Cody Morrison | Joshua Morrison |
| Warren Morrison | Ian Napper | Mike O’Brien |
| David Paine | Chris Parker | Carsten Pederson |
| Graham Powles | David Preller | Andrew Puddefoot |
| Keiron Rado | Peter Reed | Greg Richards |
| Robert Ring | Gary Robb | David Smith |
| Kurtis Stephens | Brendan Stone | Michael Suttie |
| Neil Svenson | Glen Thompson | Jordan Tonges |
| Andreas Tsangari | Paul Tuck | Arron Vass |
| Anthony Waller | Sean Ward |
I have received a payment on 11/8/08 by direct debit into our bank account.The notation on our Statement is “winchcomb prams member 0809”. Unfortunately there is not a Winchcomb in our data base and the number 0809 is not valid. 809 is for another member. Could the member responsible contact me on ggcj01@bigpond.com or phone 0416 293 634 so that I can fix up the matter.
As mentioned above the AGM is on the 29th of this month and we will be presenting to members a new constitution and by-laws. Hopefully these will be included in the August addition of Airwaves. I am not standing for the position of Treasurer this year but will help the incoming Treasurer particularly with the bookkeeping. I have enjoyed my period in office and am proud of the financial results achieved during this period. I thank Members for this opportunity and thank members and the Committee for putting up with me for the past two years.
I wish the new executive all the very best for the coming year.
Gordon Grant
FLYING HIGH
BY C.F.I.
Round 4 of the club championship was flown on Sunday 3 August, 2008 under the control of guest contest director, Gordon Bartils who also became the eventual winner. A field of 9 members took part. The task was a mini pattern flight incorporating take off, loops, rolls, touch and go and a spot landing within the shortest possible time. All models survived the competition without damage and all appeared to enjoy the event. The next round will be held on Sunday 14 September, 2008 under the control of guest contest director, Keith Berry. Join in and have some fun.
Results for this round were :- 1st. Gordon Bartils, 2nd. Kerry Turton, 3rd. Amber Debruen
HINT FOR THE MONTH.
If you are having problems getting a consistent run from your motor, going rich or lean soon after takeoff, the problem may be fuel foaming. This is the result of vibration causing the fuel to foam with the result that your carefully set needle valve setting (which controls not only fuel flow rate but also fuel/air mixture) is now way out due to the high content of air in the fuel.
There are several ways to fix the problem.
1. Make sure that your fuel tank is packed in foam rubber or similar and is not hard against the sides of the tank bay.
2. Add a VERY small amount of Armourall to the fuel . A few drops in 5 litres is sufficient. Armourall is a car cleaning product which is readily available. I believe it is a silicon based liquid. Hint – courtesy of Fran. T.U.V.M.
Do you have a good modelling hint? Let me know. Best hint of the year will win the club trainer.
WINGS TESTING
I will be available for testing after the next club contest if required.
SOAPBOX.
Hey you. The unidentified vandal who decided to destroy the hard work of your fellow members by removing the posts which were concreted in the ground behind the shed at the last working bee. This was a club decision and whether you agree with it or not you do not have the right to destroy club property. If you are identified start looking for a new flying field you idiot. Odds on you don’t ever come to working bees and have no idea of the work done by your fellow members which you benefit from and choose to destroy.
KERRY TURTON C.F.I.
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY 25TH JULY 2008
AT THE LAWNTON COMMUNITY HALL.
Meeting opened:
7.55PMMembers Present: As per the membership book
Apologies: B. Evans, J Boosten, D Robinson, S. Ward
Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 27th June 2008
These were accepted as published in Airwaves.
Moved: D Harper Seconded: D Wherrett Carried
Business Arising: Nil
New Members: B Lauchlan, R Hayward, P Lugsden, D Fleming, L Wherrett.
All approved by acclamation.
Inward Correspondence: As per Correspondence book.
Outward Correspondence: As per correspondence book.
Reports:
a) President’s: As published in Airwaves. Plus a letter was read from B. Staines thanking the club for the presentation on his 80th birthday.
Moved: C Parry Seconded: P Atkinson Carried
b) Secretary’s: Nil.
Treasurer’s: The report was circulated and approved.
Moved: G Grant Seconded: G Smith Carriedc) C.F.I: As published in Airwaves. Also, the frequency monitor is now held in the Instructor’s cupboard in the clubroom. We need to establish guidelines for testing of model sound levels – it was suggested that these be incorporated into the new Bye-Laws.
Moved: K Turton Seconded: G Grant Carried
d) Ground Maintenance: Thanks to Dave Anderson for installing the gate by the third container. Bricks to be laid in the tractor bay at the next working bee. Vehicular access to the heli area to be restricted.
Moved: B Moore Seconded: D Wherrett Carried
e) Airwaves: The subscription for RCM&E magazine has been sent off. The second hand magazines that were offered to the club have been declined. The list was offered to any interested member.
Moved: D Harper Seconded: D Anderson Carried
f) Fuel Report: Nitro has become very scarce and expensive and will now be sold only in 1 litre bottles at $26. Premix is available in 1 litre bottles also, at $8. Stock is otherwise good.
Moved: D Wherrett Seconded: C Parry Carried
General Business:
a) Air show: As previously announced, the Airshow has had to be cancelled due to the waterlogged state of the field. Donations received for raffles are being returned to the donors. E Huchison has offered a leather backpack as a raffle prize for members, the raffle to be run over several months and drawn at the November meeting. Reports were given on the static displays at Morayfield by G Kennedy and North Lakes by D Harper.
b) Two new gas bottles are required for the shower, so we always have a spare on hand.
Moved C Parry that they be purchased. Seconded B Moore. Carried.
c) Moved D Harper, seconded G Grant that a motion of thanks be given to G Joyner and P Tompkins for all their work towards the Airshow. Carried.
d) C Parry asked that his displeasure be noted at being abused by a club member due to a misunderstanding about the Airshow cancellation.
e) The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting and several executive positions need to be filled. Nomination forms will be published in the next Airwaves.
f) C Parry thanked the QFPA for the donation to club funds after the recent competition at the field. J McAllen (President QPFA) responded by thanking the club for allowing the use of the field.
g) D Anderson gave a report on the state of the power supply in the clubhouse and recommended that a new Honda generator be purchased to replace the old generator which has caused damage to the battery charger with its power spikes. Moved D Hollis, seconded J McAllen that up to $5,500 be spent on a new Honda generator. Passed.
Closure: The meeting closed at 9.15 pm.
Library News
The subscription for RCM&E magazine has been renewed. This ensures that this popular magazine continues to be available for members. For new members we also subscribe to QEFI, RC Sport Flyer and Flying Models magazines. We also have many books and over 100 DVDs in the club library. These are all available for loan to members free of charge. All we ask is that you return items promptly, within a month preferably. I am usually at the field on Sat and Sun mornings – see me if you want to book any items out. Returns can be put in the Library Return Box, on top of the Instructors cupboard in the clubroom, at any time.
Dave Harper
Pine Rivers Aeronautical Society Inc.
The Minutes of Annual General Meeting
Held on 23rd August 2007 at Lawnton Community Hall
Meeting Opened: 20.00 hrs
Present: As per attendance book
Chairman: Pat Benson
Apologies: Neil Tyler; Warren Morrinson; Trevor Mills; Brenton Jory; Tim Mew
In Attendance: Allan Taylor; David Turton; Reginald Kirkegaard; Gordon Corfact; Trevor Sergeant; Lindsay McDowell; James Donovan; Dean Braund (Apology- supporting letter)
Minutes of Previous AGM of 1st September 2006: As published in Airwaves
Carried
Business Arising: Nil
Secretary’s Report: As per handout (attached)
Moved: James McAllen Seconded: Dave Harper Carried
Treasurer’s Report: As per handout (attached)
Moved: G. Grant Seconded: James McAllen Carried
Elections: The President stated Committee positions were now vacant, and vacated the chair and asked Warren Dunell to chair the elections.
Nominations:
President: Only one nomination: Warren Dunell Elected
Vice President: Only one nomination: Andrew Holloway Elected
Secretary: Only one nomination: Danny Anderson Elected
Treasurer: Only one nomination: Gordon Grant Elected
Notices of Motion: Nil
Closure: Meeting closed at 20.30 hrs
PLEASE NOTE!
There will be the normal General Meeting first this month, followed by the Annual General Meeting. During the AGM a new Constitution will be presented to members: copies will be made available for anyone wishing to read them more thoroughly. This will be done before the election of officers. This new constitution is an overdue updating to the latest model rules and if the draft is approved by the membership it will be sent to the Justice Dept for approval.
We are also overhauling the club Bye-Laws to bring them up to date and to remove some anomalies.
We are still open for nominations for all executive committee positions, and the nomination form on the back of this letter (attached) should be used to send nominations to the secretary as noted on the form. Photocopies of the form may be used or it can be emailed direct to the secretary at secretary@prams.asn.au
Club shirts: A number of members have not picked up or paid for the shirts they ordered. Bob More has these shirts at the field, as well as several spares. If the ordered shirts are not paid for very soon they will be sold off to other members! Bob can be found at the field most weekends. Price of the shirts is $20.
Fuel: Heli fuel is now available premixed with 20% nitro. I litre bottles of normal fuel are also available for those unable to afford to buy a 4 litre container – this could help our junior members!