Genesee Valley Aero Modelers
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21 Highview Trail Pittsford, NY 14534 Prez Sez It’s Flying Time… Yes it’s really here. I know its still spring, but we have had some great weather the last couple of weeks. The field has dried out enough so we can drive in. Our wonderful grounds crew was able to get the field rolled before it dried out too much. Now it’s time to watch the weather and go fly! Speaking of flying, it looks like my trip to the WRAM’s show paid off this year. I was able to purchase new brushless motors and controllers for two planes and a new battery pack for one. One motor went into the Hornet I just built and the other into my "Navy Cub". The Cub is flying very well thanks to loosing half a pound and a big increase in power. I am now able to do multiple "touch and go’s" as well as being able to taxi back after landing. The Hornet gave me a little more trouble. First it was the crossed throttle connector, (I’m still working on that positive and negative thing). Then the range check did not work. With some help from Jim McBride, we were able to work that out. The test flight and all flights since have been great. I was intending to use a regular speed 400 motor in the Hornet but it was too much draw on the battery and that brushless motor was just begging to be used. Besides, when you’re racing, take every advantage you can get. On a personal note, my job with Charter One bank ended last week. I’ve lost jobs lots of ways, but this is the first time I’ve been down sized. I got a temporary job working at Honeoye Central School for the next two months, and then I’ll be looking for a real job. The good side is that I should have more time to fly and maybe get to hang out with the "retired" guys for a while. See you at the field… Max At The Field The 2005 flying season is officially under way! The field has been rolled for the first time and is in very good shape. Charlie and I had to jack the roller up and slide boards under it to get it out of its winter resting spot. The tractor started and ran well. The tractor repair crew did an excellent job last fall. The john should be ready to go the 2nd of May baring any further monsoons. I was amazed at how quickly the field dried out with the dry stretch we had. Initially I thought it would be the middle of summer before things would dry out. We are able to drive to the pit area. This is about 2 weeks sooner than normal. We plan to get the shelters up during the next dry stretch. Charlie checked Canadice Lake and can report the ice is gone, the boat is in good shape and ready for another season. This has been dutifully reported to Tex Mantel. Floating will begin on the first good Tuesday we have. I also want to post a Titusville Terror Alert. Tom has warned us that he will be back in town the 1st of May. The noise level at the field is expected to go up and we will probably have to retrain him (Northernize him). The sausage guy in Hemlock will be happy to see him. See you at the field. Loose exhaust deflectors If you have ever lost a silicon rubber exhaust deflector from your muffler in flight, try putting a small bead of J-B Weld or epoxy around the end of the outlet pipe to form a lip. Now you can push the deflector on and tie wrap it ahead of the lip. This will hold it securely in place. It also should work with tuned pipes. from The Aero-Shaft The Aero R/C Club of Flint MI John Hice, editor
6/18 - Chiefs Annual Electric Fun Fly. Club field at Cnandaigua 6/24,25 – Ray Edmonds Memorial Fun Fly 7/9,10 – STARS Scale Rally. Olean Airport 7/23,24 – RAMS Open House. Macedon field. 8/7 Rain 8/14 – GVAM Family Picnic. Coye Field. 8/26,27,28 – 3rd Annual Northeast Helicopter Jamboree. Macedon Field. 10/15 – GVAM Ladies Night Out. Paint Tips Clogged aerosol cans The manufacturer recommends inverting the aerosol can and pressing the tip until the paint stops flowing and only propellant comes out. Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn’t, and it wastes a lot of paint. Here’s another method. After spraying, pull the tip off the spray can and press it into the top of a WD-40 spray can and give it a little squirt. The WD-40 cleans the paint out of the tip and leaves it ready for the next job. Replace the tip on the aerosol can carefully to avoid ejecting more paint into the tip. Before using the paint in the future, give it a squirt first to clear the tip of any WD-40. from The Cam Journal Central Arizona Modelers Inc. Marvin Hinton, editor Sedona AZ Watch out for troublesome ticks The weather will be breaking soon and with the warmer weather the residents of Hungry Valley will be out taking in some sun. Some will be objecting to us intruding in their space, and others will be looking for a meal of warm red fluid (your blood). So when you are out in the brush looking for your downed bird, please watch where you are stepping or placing your hands. If you are bitten by a tick, remove it with tweezers or needle nose pliers close to the skin line. Do not squeeze its body, pour fuel on it, or burn it with a lit match or cigarette. You will only make it regurgitate, and whatever was inside it will be inside you. Do not discard the tick. Save it and have it tested for diseases by the County Agricultural Agent or your doctor. What to look for: If you suspect you were bitten by a tick here are some Lyme Disease warning signs to look for. Most of these symptoms appear within the first 7 to 14 days after infection: A bull’s eye like rash around the bite area. Fever Fatigue Muscle/joint aches Avoid tick bites by: Wearing light colors when in wooded or grassy areas. Ticks can be spotted on light colors better. Checking for ticks and removing them early lessens the likelihood of disease transmission. There has been much said about Lyme Disease and how difficult it is to cure; however, there is a more insidious disease whose symptoms are similar to Lyme Disease called Ehrlichiosis. This disease is much more difficult to cure. The year of treatments is debilitating, and it has about a 5% mortality rate. So testing the tick can give your doctor a head start on finding out what the problem might be. Tick facts: Ticks carry a variety of diseases. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Babesiosis (aka Texas Fever), Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia are all transmitted by ticks. Ticks tend to hide in damp, shady, and low brush areas until they find a host. They survive on the blood of their host. Some hard ticks feed for hours or even days! from the Reno Radio Control Club’s newsletter, Reno NV B. T. Lamborn, editor 2005 Mowing Schedule
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