The Prez' Sez' for January 2012
I'll start by thanking all the members of the SEFSD for entrusting me with the honor of guiding the club for 2012.
I've been in this wonderful hobby/sport since 1947 but I'm just a beginner compared to most when it comes to electric flight. We have a wealth of talent in our club and if you don't tap it you do your self a disservice. Remember..................None of us know it all!.....
I have some ideas that I've brought to the Board of Directors for goals for 2012 that I'll present at the next regular club meeting on Jan 28th, 10 AM at the Mission Bay field. PLEASE try to attend.
First and foremost will be the improvement of our field. Many people are giving of their time, talent and treasure to make it better than ever..........WE WILL GET THIS DONE.
Next is safety............I'll be giving you my thoughts as will the rest of the club officers. If you want to input YOUR ideas..................attend meetings.
Before closing, a thank you to Mike Eberle for spearheading the indoor flying sessions. I attended the latest one on the 24th and I assure you indoor is alive and well and a blast!
Thanks you again...................When I'm at the field say hello.......and if you're wearing your cool new name badge I'll know who you are.........less the "senior moments".......
Semper Fi
Frank
DONT BE AFRAID OF THE DARK!
By Jim Bonnardel
Night flying is fast becoming one of the hottest trends in RC. Don't be left in the dark, come on down to the field every 2nd Saturday of the month, from sunset until whenever.
C. M. Kim's Micro PlanesHi Everyone, Happy new year !
2012 Freeze FlyThe hearty souls who braved the extreme weather to gather for the annual freeze fly.
Wildlife Over Mission BayJim Bonnardel sent these pics taken from his in-flight video camera while chasing Fred's Hawk.
See the entire video here.
Indoor Flying for Jan 2012January saw an excellent turnout for both indoor flying dates. Here are some pics from Jan 24th. Of special note was C.M. Kim's completely home made micro planes. Please see the article under "Indoor Pilots & Planes". Also we saw a fully lit quad copter controlled by a smart phone! Frank directed a pylon race for the Vapors and Embers plus another for the usual gang of micro racers. Check out the photo gallery here.
Great Videos for JauaryManned flight with electric multicopter! From Dick H. This is the same technology and equipment that I use to fly electric But wait, there's more videos!
Be Sure to Wear Your New Badge!
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SEFSD Schedule of EventsNight Flying on the CHEAP SideBy Jim Bonnardel I built my first night flyer a few years ago, it is still going strong, and is a lot of fun to fly at night. It is so much fun that I thought you might enjoy learning how I made my first light set before they were being sold for RC, because it can still be done for under $20. When I wanted to get into night flying, I didn't know anyone else who was doing it, and I mainly wanted something to fly out in the desert at night where we go camping. There are wide open skies and spaces in the desert to fly at night where I usually go (Ocotillo Wells or Glamis Ca). I had a slow stick that was complete and 100% ready to fly, so I figured that was a great candidate. I first started my night flying with finger lights. Little lights with elastic bands designed to be worn at dance parties.
The Twin Star II Brushless Revisited, Pt.1Theoretical Considerations and Past Experience By Carl Murphy I’m into carefree flying
Motion Induced BlindnessThis is a great illustration of what people were taught about scanning outside the cockpit when they went through flight training. They were told to scan the horizon for a short distance, stop momentarily, and repeat the process. They were told why this was the most effective technique to locate other aircraft. It was emphasized repeatedly to not fix their gaze for more than a couple of seconds on any single object. The instructors, some of whom were veterans with years of experience, instructed them to continually "keep your eyes moving and your head on a swivel" because this was the best way to survive, not only in combat, but from peacetime hazards (like a midair collision) as well. They basically had to take the advice on faith (until they could experience for themselves) because the technology to demonstrate it didn't exist at that time. Click on the link below for a demonstration Boeing Builds Great Planes!Boeing builds great planes! Incredible story...
Holiday Dinner 2011The 2011 Holiday Dinner was very well attended. If you missed it, you have another chance this year. The pics are here. Editor's Notebook for Nov/Dec, 2011Newsworthy Items:
1. Please check out these fine newsletters from other clubs:
The September Ampeer has been posted to: http://homepage.mac.com/kmyersefo
The Harbor Soaring Society has a wonderful newsletter here.
2. Please go look at the club calendar and see all the new dates for this year's events. Night Flying has been added as en evening event. The Otay Lake Float Fly dates are there. New dates for the EMAC and SD Electroglide as well. The club has added several dates for the CAP events to help the Civil Air Patrol youth. And, of course, the meeting dates are there as well. |











