Volume 47 Issue 5             May 2002         Editor: Chris Branam

Mr. Secretary, do we have a quorum for a meeting? We need at least 12 of our 224 members? Yes with 22 members present. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and are to be published on the Mile Hi RC Web site. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the January meeting. Motion carried.

o Marvin Sanders reported that our checking account balance was $xxxx.

o Roy Olsen reported the Janus fund is at $xxxx.

o It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

We had four (4) new members present at the Wednesday meeting. Merrel Booker, John Neumeier, Denis Arquette and son Ethan. John Neumeier’s father was present as a guest.

Membership Chairman Larry Symons was not present however he reports the membership stands at 124 including 3 life members, and 3 hobby shops.

Tom Hanselin passed his board position to Dave Teich because of work demands. Dave was welcomed back on to the board at the meeting.

Dave Teich was given a sympathy card signed by many club members for the loss of his son Thomas who died of complications from cystic fibrosis. Tom lived an active life and lived years beyond life expectancy. Our thoughts are with you Dave.

Channel 8 will be at the field on Saturday at 8:00am, April 20^th. We want to make a good impression so please wear your hats, shirts and jackets, and bring out a plane.

John Corliss reminded everyone we are looking for a Newsletter Editor. Anyone interested should contact John or our current editor Chris Branam.

George Kerr reported that the Mile Hi R/C Combat Squadron held their FIRST EVER open Combat Meet on the afternoon of April 6^th, 2002 at the Mile Hi R/C Flying Club field. Flying in the meet was Luke Corliss, John Jaugilas, Adam Bryant, John Corliss, Ely Corliss, and Ric Emerson flying Roy Olsen's plane.

John, Luke and Ely Corliss shared a plane, so each one flew in a round. With the low number of combat pilots, only one heat was necessary for each round. Four exciting rounds of open Combat were flown using modified National Sport Combat Club (NSCC) rules.

The winds were blowing with strong gusts and changing direction frequently. Despite the windy conditions the brave pilots were not deterred from flying their combat sorties.

The Corliss family plane went down in the first round, but was repaired and flying again in the fourth round. Good job John getting the plane repaired and flying again!! While the Corliss family plane was disabled, the Corliss family flew yours truly's SPAD FNS

Results are as follows:

0 kills, 2 cuts Adam Bryant SPAD Derelict

0 kills, 0 cuts Ely Corliss SPAD FNS

0 kills, 0 cuts Luke Corliss SPAD Derelict

0 kills, 0 cuts John Corliss SPAD FNS

0 kills, 0 cuts John Jaugilas Gremlin

0 kills, 0 cuts Ric Emerson, Roy Olsen team SPAD Derelict

Since this is our first ever meet, the yearly standings are the same as those above. Adam, you have bragging rights for at least the next month! Congratulation Adam!!!

Thanks also to Walt Stroessner for score keeping, Rich Dix for the extra hard hats, and Karl Tolley for the camera batteries.

I am looking forward to the next Mile Hi Combat Squadron meet on May 4, 2002

George (Web-Pilot) Kerr

- George Kerr discussed the results of the first Mile Hi RC Combat Session (above).

- Adam Bryant brought in and showed a custom-built wing jig.

Field Maintenance Committee

Our Spring Work Party is scheduled for Saturday April 27^th. We will be replacing table legs and moving concrete piles on the north side of the E-W runway. The club voted to spend approximately $700 for legs, paint, shed siding and hardware. Collins Hardware agreed to sell us items at cost. Marvin Sanders and Roy Olsen have agreed to put the siding on the shed. Marvin will let members know what painting assistance is needed. There was discussion about the shed siding and bench repairs. Members voted and approved the expenditure unanimously.

There was discussion and agreement that when there are people flying, pilots taking off on the EW runway should taxi their planes to the pilot stations and take off either east or west, away from the stations. It was decided that this should not be a club rule, only a recommended procedure.

There was discussion about extending transmitter antennas, or use the transmitter holders, prior to starting the plane. It is easy to unintentionally throttle the plane while extending antennas after the plane has been started.

Bob Bergin reported there are a few Mile Hi Jackets available for $15 and T-Shirts for $10.

New Business

     1. Members voted to invite other club members to participate in Mile-Hi combat sessions.

2. Members were asked to introduce themselves to other club members out at the field. There was an incident in March where non-members were flying at our field unannounced and without invitation. It is the policy of our club that non-members are welcome to fly, if they ask first and of course have a current AMA card.

3. There was discussion relating to control line flying. Due to the small number of   members who fly control line and the expense of creating a hard surface 120’ in diameter, the Club would not pursue establishing a control-line flying area at this time.

4. John Corliss reminded flyers to take home wrecked planes and not to leave them in the trash barrels.

5. There will be a Mile-Hi Club Pot Luck on Saturday May 4^th, starting at 4:00 pm (weather permitting). Come early and watch the combat flyers.

6. The Pluckrose Memorial Fly-In is Saturday June 1^st. Dave Teich has sent notices to suppliers for door/raffle prizes. Hans Pennink has made up a flyer and is getting it to hobby shops. A sign up sheet was circulated at the meeting and the following volunteer list has been established.

COMMITTEE CLUB MEMBER

Contest Director Bill Peters

Asst. Contest Director Alan Robnett

Fly-In Registration Dave Teich

AMA Safety Inspector Jim Lewis

AMA Safety Inspector Mario Ancardi

Field Safety (Runway) John Corliss

Field Safety (Runway) George Kerr

Field Safety (Pit Area) Walt Stoessner

Field Safety (Pit Area) Mike Wilson

Frequency Board Control Roy Olsen

Frequency Board Control Bob Bergin

Barbeque Boss Phil Kenney

Barbeque Support John Neumeier

Pilot Choice Awards Paul Noveshansky