A shortened HT this month as there was limited activity and I have a couple of members who are clearing their hangars, and I am currently on the East Coast enjoying a bit of time away with the family. I am allowed to be at the laptop as it’s been blowing a gale and we had the heaters on last night! Today is sunny and Kerry and the kids are sunning themselves on the beach.
A new Gold Wings recipient
Congratulations to Bob Lockwood who has received his Gold Wings after being tested by Max Wiggins. As a past Gold Wings and Instructor, I am sure this was a breeze for Bob.
Life Members
As mentioned last month, there were a number of members who were awarded life membership. One of those was Kevin Swiggs. Max presented Kevin with his certificate, but unfortunately Kevin is again suffering from ill health and he is back in the John Grove Centre again. Let’s all wish him a speedy recovery.
Flying Strip
We are still waiting for Ron to find time in his busy schedule to lay the second feeder pipe. Until we have that installed, we don’t have the full width coverage of the strip, especially with some of the strong winds we have been having. In the meantime I have been researching automatic irrigation controllers to avoid the need for any manual intervention for watering. We have sourced a solenoid valve with a Rainbird Bluetooth controller. This will go into the single 40mm line that feed the popups. Once Ron installs the second line, we will install the controller etc. We also intend to level the strip as much as possible before laying new seed and Ron says he can do that with his loader bucket. We will do a trial ASAP. A diagram of the parts sourced and the connection sequence, and the completed valve/controller are below.
LMAC-CONTROLLER-PARTS
I had a call from Richard Cooper on February 1, concerned that we might have been overwatering as the strip was underwater and had been for at least a week, as he had made a number of visits to the field, only to find it water logged each visit. Mick had gone down on Wednesday, January 28 and reported the same issue. We both assumed it was due to Ron maybe during the sprinklers on for too long during the day. When I got the call from Richard on Sunday, I thought I better call Ron. Ron hadn’t watered for over 2 weeks! There must be a leak, Ron checked later that day and sure enough, the valve was at 90º to the pipe but the internal valve was not fully shut. Ron shut off the main valve and planned to replace the faulty valve the next day.
Models for Sale
Dave Jacobs Models for Sale
Dave Jacobs has decided to sell some of his models. As Dave is a founding member of the club, we hope he has every success in selling his models. Here is what Dave has to say and what he has to offer.
Chris Jones – Models for Sale
Due to eyesight issues, Chris has unfortunately been forced to give up flying. This is particularly hard for Chris as he has been the club’s Chief Flying Officer for a number of years but despite his best efforts, he hasn’t been able to get any improvement in his condition. Chris has a few models that he would like sell and has generously decided to donate all the proceeds to LMAC. The club is extremely greatful to Chris for this support. We hope members will be recognise this and support this generous offer from Chris. Here are the models for sale. If interested contact Chris Jones on 0413 707 040 or at jonesjr@ Bigpond.com
MODEL #1 – Horizon Timber approx. $360 new. Never crashed and has working flaps.
Battery included. Will sell for around $150. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE WILL
GO TO LMAC
MODEL #2 – Sebart Sukhoi 50E fitted with top quality Futaba servos on ailerons and good
quality Hitec servos elsewhere. Plane is in excellent condition and never
crashed. Also included are 2 Turnigy Graphene 4000 mAh 45C batteries, again
in excellent condition. Cost of plane new today in order of $550 to $600.
Will sell lot for $300. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO LMAC.
If interested contact Chris Jones on 0413 707 040 or at jonesjr@ Bigpond.com
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From the World Wide Web
Look what they are doing with 3D printing now. No need to seek out balsa for this model. This model was created using this printer. I found it retailing in Australia for around $1250. Tip: Click on the 2 arrows near the bottom RH corner to watch in full screen.
Well that’s it for another month. Any material to fill a February/March Hangar Talk will be much appreciated.
Don’t Forget – Put a Spark in your life and fly electric!
George
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