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Inside This IssueBradford’s Briefing 1Meeting Minutes 2Meeting Location 5Instructors 5Indoor Flying 5Swap Meets 5Editors’ Page 6Hobby Shops 7Membership Form 8Birthdays 9Frequency Chart 9Coming Events 10

Next meetingMarch 21st at

St. Thomas School.Start time - 7:00 p.m.

Bring your non-perishable food itemsfor the food closet!!

RENEWAL TIMEAMA & BLUE MAX

PresidentGene Zerega

Vice President

PresidentBradford WaltersVice President

Bradford’s Briefingby Bradford Walters

e have survived another winter here in theMidwest and are back on daylight saving time. Anumber of fliers have been out flying already,

taking advantage of what warmerweather there is. Our pit area isstill pretty soggy and if you haveused the grass to land and take-off,you have noticed it’s bumpy. Wewill be rolling the field soon to takecare of that. In the past fewmonths, we have been busypicking up ARFs for the club raffles.This month we’ll be offering anExtra 330 that can take a 70 to 90size 4-stroke engine.

like to take this opportunity to thank all of thers of Blue Max and to congratulate them ong the Gold Level Leadership from the AMA. I

d the letter from the AMA about a week agoing the club’s status level. We are making ace in the community. I should be receivng the pinsque hopefully by this month’s meeting.

still in need of a Program Director for the clubs. If any of you would like to give a tech session atetings, feel free to contact me before the meetingme know. Boy Scout intro flights are just around the I would like to get the dates set for these eventsrt organizing them. Those of you who have contacts Boy Scouts, please talk with the troop leaders or

em get a hold of me.

like myself, all of you are looking forward to ar of fun flying and fellowship at our field. The newfety rules for 2011 will be posted this week at theemember to fly safe, and fly with a buddy, not alone.

at the field and at the meetings.

Bradford Walters

Pete SidorEditor

Bradford WaltersBoard of Directors

Bob DavitRudy KroloppDuane LangDon LinderSecretary

Murry RandellTreasurer

Duane LangWebmaster

Pete Sidor Jr.COMMITTEES

BanquetFrank StillsonField MarshalMatt Hauser

Flying ProficiencyYohay Hahamy

Fun-FlyPete Sidor

Ground CrewGene ZeregaMatt Hauser

NoiseBradford Walters

PicnicCarl WillProgramBob Davit

SafetyDon LinderSam Rimer

Steve HaasEditors

Brad & Lynne WaltersBoard of Directors

Larry BochenkoRudy Krolopp

Carl WillGene ZeregaSecretary

Murry RandellTreasurer

Bob WisinskiWebmaster

Doug Bradbury

COMMITTEESBanquet

Tom JetsonFrank StillsonKurt Schmitt

Field MarshalMatt Hauser

Flying ProficiencyYohay Hahamy

Fun-FlyPete Sidor

Ground CrewGene ZeregaMatt Hauser

NoiseBradford Walters

PicnicRich BlahaPrograms

OPENSafety

Don LinderSam Rimer

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MEETING MINUTESby Murry Randell, Secretary

Blue Max R/C Flying ClubFebruary Meeting Notes

Meeting Date: February 21, 2011Secretary: Murry Randell

The February 21, 2011 meeting of the Blue Max RC Flying Club was called toorder at 7:03 p.m. by President Bradford Walters.

Welcome Guests Tim Melendy

Welcome New MembersEric Eder

Around the HangarPresident’s Report: Bradford Walters – All associated costs for the website have been paid. The IRS non-profit tax form for Blue Max has been filed. New safety rules will be posted at the field. 2011 membership cardswill be ready for the April meeting. Forms for registered agent have been filed. Annual banquet went well. BlueMax has 68 paid members to date.

Secretary Report: Murry Randell – The minutes of the December meeting were accepted as published.

Treasurer Report: Bob Wisinski – Current balance is $3456.75.

Committee Reports: Banquet: Frank Stillson – We will look at other venues for the next banquet. Member’s suggestions are

welcome.

Field Marshal: Matt Hauser – No report.

Fun Fly: Pete Sidor – Pete will be the committee chairman again.

Newsletter: Bradford and Lynne Walters – Everything is going fine.

Noise: Bradford Walters - Bradford will like to combine noise control with safety.

Picnic: Rich Blaha – The 2011 picnic will be the 3rd Sunday of August.

Proficiency: Yohay Hahamy – We would like to see more members working towards advancement.

Program: Open – There is no program for tonight’s meeting. We need members for the program committee.

Refreshments: Bob Breckler – Thanks to Bob Breckler. Safety: Don Linder/Sam Rimer – Sam will take responsibility for Db readings.. Webmaster: Doug Bradbury – No report. Ambassador: Pete Warenski – No report.

New Business.

Swap Meet information is available on the website.

There was a discussion on whether to display AMA membership cards on the frequency stand.

There was a suggestion to limit spectators from the flight line.

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Duane Lang, Director received an appreciation plaque for 2010.

Bob Wisinski, Treasurer and Steve Haas, Vice President received appreciation certificates for 2010.

Unhappy LandingsNone.

New on the Radar

Bob Wisinski – ElectriFly Sopwith Pup. Pete Sidor – Fascination-repaired after crash. OS.70 4-stroke.

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Mike Melendy – Martin Mauler ARF, .91 engine Elvin Servellon – Parkzone Electric F4F Wildcat.

Cliff Kroening – Hanger 9 P-51 Mustang. 40 size ARF. E-Flite 46 Electric motor.

Top Gun

Charlie Benedict won a Kyosho P-40 Warhawk ARF. Mike Melendy won the glue.

Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

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Meeting PlaceMeeting Room #1 (MR 1) Our meetings are on the 3rd MondaySt. Thomas of Villanova School of each month and they1141 East Anderson Drive start at 7:00 p.m.Palatine, IL 60074

INSTRUCTORS GROUND CREW

Howard Bifeld Yohay Hahamy Aviv Shoval Matt HauserDan Deitemeyer Duane Lang Bradford Walters Gene ZeregaEd Der Don Linder Carl WillSteve Haas Shlomo Rimer

Indoor FlyingLake Barrington Fieldhouse – 28156 W North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington, ILFor more info and directions go to http://www.lakebarringtonfieldhouse.com/default.aspx

Fly every Friday 11 am - 2 pm, cost is $10. On other days if there is an open basketball court you can fly for $5.

District 214 Forest View Ed Ctr Fieldhouse Flying, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts.Course #9264 – Mondays 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Starts Monday Feb 14 – May 2. 10 sessions $45.

First time flyers contact Don Hooghkirk at dhoogh@flash.net 847-537-8441 before registering. www.ce214.org

NEW!! Highland Park Fieldhouse, 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park 60035Starting Saturday Feb. 5 through May 1, 9:00PM – 11:00PM, Cost is $10. AMA card required.

For more info call 847-560-1382. Hosted by Skyknights Aeromodeling Team. www.hpfieldhouse.com

Swap Meets and SalesApril 16 – Al’s Hobby Shop 64th Anniversary Party, 10 am – 5 pm, 119 Addison Ave, Elmhurst

April 23 – Suburban RC Barnstormers Swap Meet, DuPage Cty Fairgrounds, Wheaton, 8 am.

St Thomas of Villanova Food ClosetPlease remember that each month the Blue Max RC Flying Club will be bringing non-perishable food items toassist in providing food to some of the local families. There will be boxes in the meeting room for collection. The following items have been suggested as the type of food items they would like to receive: Breakfast Cereal,Canned Meat (small ham, beef, etc), Canned Vegetables, Canned Spaghetti (spaghetti-o’s, etc), Peanut Butter,Jelly/Preserves, Saltines, Macaroni and Cheese, Rice, Dry Pasta, Dry Beans, Canned Sauce, and any othercanned, boxed, non-perishable foods.

Sites for Kits from Rich FrostHere are a few sites that still produce kits for the true builders.

BMJRmodels.com, easybuiltmodels.com, hobbyhangar.com, DAREhobby.com, sigmfg.com (Herr Engineering)

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Editors’ Page

THE ANSWER TO FEBRUARY’S NAME THAT PLANE

The name of the plane is the Saab JA37 Viggen. Larry Bochenko was the only one to answer it correctlyand will receive a free raffle ticket at this month’s meeting. In the 1960’s, this country’s military sought a newaircraft with short runway performance. Other requirements included supersonic ability at low level, mach 2performance at high altitude, and the ability to make short landings at low angles of attack. With the developmentof the turbo fan engines, this aircraft was the first to utilize two unique options that at the time other aircraft wereusing only one or the other of the two options, allowing it to be a good STOL aircraft. This aircraft made itsmaiden flight in early 1967. See picture below.

MARCH’S NAME THAT PLANE In the mid 1920’s, this was the first US Navy carrier-based fighter plane specifically designed for this purpose.Send all responses to Bradford Walters at Bradford@thehoverzone.com.

On the Road with Pete WarenskiPete Warenski, our ambassador, had an opportunity to visit and fly with Ron Petterec in Arizona recently. Here isa quote from him. “Almost heaven. 82 degrees, 5mph wind and clear skies. Had 6 great flights. Ron let me flyhis Hobbico 60 plus his electric. We watched a fellow lose sight of his jet(Navy Jet) ...and baam!!! it went downabout 1/2 mile away in the desert in a puff of black smoke! . Ron's club field is an 800+ asphalt runway. You cansee the pit area complete with tables. They can fly 5 at a time in the air. Hard to co me back!!!”

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WANT TO SEE WHAT RC EVENTS ARE HAPPENING

IN OUR AREA?

GO TO WWW.BLUEMAXRC.COM AND CLICK ON“EVENTS”.

CLICK ON AN EVENT ON THE CALENDAR AND YOUWILL SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

FREQUENCY CHART

Please contact Bradford Walters at (bradford@thehoverzone.com) with the following information to add or changeradio channel numbers.

1. Your name.2. All transmitter channels (example: 16, 44, 58 and 50Mhz 4).3. Any other comments.

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYSFrom March 22

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Through April 18thDaniel Elekman 4/3Terrance Kelly 4/5Tom Svoboda 4/12Chuck Poviliatis 4/17Kurt Schmitt 4/17

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UPCOMING EVENTS FORMarch 2011 – May 2011

March 201121) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

April 201118) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

May 201116) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.