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FRESNO JETS 2010

Monday, 23 August 2010 00:00

EVENT INFORMATION
By: Craig Roberts

Thank You for your interest in the 2010 FRM Jet Rally. This year the event will be directed by Craig Roberts FRM Membership Chairperson. Craig directed this event before in the interim between Dave Fusinato and Mark Taylor. Craig has also directed dozens of FRM events.
The event will run, as last year, from Thursday through Saturday with flying available on Sunday. Wednesday arrival is permitted and dry camping is available.

This year will be a little lower key than in the past, but SAFETY will be our main concern. AMA SAFETY RULES will be enforced as well as FRM Field Safety Rules (posted at the field). There will be a Safety Briefing Friday and Saturday morning before the event starts. Thursday will be open flying for event participants; and open to all members after 5 pm.

Our runway is 650 long and 75 feet wide. We have a generous shaded, paved pit area with electrical outlets available.
Night Flying will be permitted and encouraged. There will be NO alcohol allowed in the pits during the event or for one half hour after the day’s official event end time.

We will have Flight Line Directors as we did last year and they have absolute control of the staging and flight lines. There will also be an Air Boss to monitor flying with the authority to Ground any planes he deems necessary.
Saturday night we will hold a Free Spaghetti Feed for pilots, crew and event workers. Spaghetti will be prepared by Mic’s Junk Yard Dogs, one of the food vendors at the event. Mike does a homemade spaghetti sauce that is to die for. Feast includes salad, garlic bread and drink.

You are welcome to bring music to fly a routine to if you desire, Check with us to schedule flight times. We have a CD player or can hook up to an iPod or other mp3 player.

We are currently trying to schedule a noon time landing of the CHP helicopter H-40 as part of the noon time display line up on Saturday.
Awards will be presented for: People’s Choice, Pilot’s Choice, Best Looking Scale, Most Impressive Looking non-scale, Bomb Drop.
Questions? Contact Craig thru cellphone: 559-908-1166 or email

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Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 19:12

Castor oil explained

Tuesday, 10 August 2010 17:09 michael morgan

This is an excellent article on the use of Castor Oil.

This is from the George M. Aldrich's web site, now closed down.

Back in 1983 there was quite a controversy in Radio Control Modeler magazine about the tests that were necessary to measure the "lubricity" of various oils that might be useful in model engines. Castor oil was used as the benchmark, but it was obvious no one knew why this was so. They apparently got a lot of info on various industry tests of lubricants, but these were really designed for other purposes. This was my answer. I will remind you that I was a lubrication engineer and not a chemist, but I drew my chemical info from Bob Durr, the most experienced

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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 08:05

Just a regular flying wednesday at the field. Flying or sittin' down and chitchattin'?

I heard Jack was distributing some tomatoes...

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Pictures by Cole Mayfield

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Club Race # 4

Thursday, 15 July 2010 06:23 Bryan Freeman

Welcome Race Fans! Club Race # 4 took place on July 11, 2010. Tonia and I arrived at the field to find Wayne already there and getting set up. Tonia got her first look at the newly reorganized registration office and new computer, she was much appreciative. The new computer worked flawlessly and registration went smoothly. On behalf of everyone involved in FRM Racing, I would like to thank all the FRM members who worked to organize the office. Also a big thanks to Wayne and all the FRM members who voted to fund and purchase the new computer. All your hard work is much appreciated.

As you might expect for July it was Hot, but there was some relief in morning provided by an unexpected cloud cover which burned off as the morning progressed and the temperature rose. There was a gentle breeze coming from the south which would shift from south to south/west to south/east causing take-off and landing patterns to change all day. The constant change did create some confusion but all the pilots did a good job of getting their racers up and down safely.

The .40 class started the day with 5 racers but only 4 would finish the day. In the second round Dave Chandler’s engine quit forcing him to bring it in “Dead Stick”, unfortunately the plane went off the runway and cart-wheeled in the dirt. Dave was able to tape his plane back together and start in the third round, however once airborne he lost control and “Stuffed-It-In”. With Dave out for the day the other racers agreed to fly one 4 plane heat for last two rounds. Dave was not the only one to experience technical difficulties, Vahn Y. earned two DNFs (did not finish) due to engine failure but luckily was able to land without damage. Cole Mayfield earned the most points for the day with 23, but Oakhurst Bob is still in the lead with 82 points. The .46 class had 10 pilots including Buddy Smith who has been absent the last three races, WELCOME BACK BUDDY! The Big Boys of the .46 class enjoyed a great day of good clean racing fun, with some tight racing and close finishes. Despite a few cuts here and there everyone finished all their heats and scored well into double digits. Brett Cole once again managed to defend his position on the top rung of the points ladder with 23 points, bringing him to 90 points for the series.

Thank You to John, Gary & Molly for pylon judging. Thank You to Pete and all the lap counters. Thank You to Wayne for setting up the computer, printer and generator. Thank you to Tonia for taking our money, making the matrix and putting me in all the three plane heats (that’s how the computers random generator worked ?). Thank You to everyone who came out and endured the July heat to make FRM Club Race #4 a success. All your hard work is much appreciated. See you all again Saturday September 4, 2010 for FRM Club Race # 5.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 06:26

Tables

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 00:00 Michael Naya

I remember last year because I always come in late at the field I find myself sharing tables with other members, I guess that was a thing in the past now.

Today, a group of members came to the field and brought tools to realize the additional table project. And so it begins...

Go the GALLERY to view more pictures or click here.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 20:02

Summer is Upon Us

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 00:00 Dan Sozinho

Here we are, almost the Middle of June and no 100 degree reading yet. Our spring was mostly rain days and wind. But good flying weather is about to come and we will appreciate the cover over the pit area.

Our membership continuies to be strong at #160. Many of those are helping with our projects at the field. Much thanks to Morris Fruit for disking and weed control in the area around the landing field and RV Parking. This fall the facility will look nice for both and Jet Rally and the IMAC events.

The snack bar project is coming along, Bill Giese completed all the wiring in both new Sea Vans. Each of the four divided sections has its own lighting and sufficent power plugs. Gary Rosa completed the reconstruction of the main snack bar. Pending is to complete selving, screening of all windows, and paint walls and floor. Then we will paint the exterior of all three vans, thanks to Ron Thalman and Rod Nash for acquiring the paint.

Bob Rebensdorf with the help of Ron Weber & Homer Stevens and many others is putting together a project to build six new pit tables and two additional starting tables. The materials were delivered to the field on Tues, 6/8/10, on Weds the 9th a crew cut all the steel and welded the first table. Talk about guys not letting any grass grow under their feet.

There also has been alot of flying at the field and at Millerton Lake. Members seem to be building new craft both gas or electric thats good news for our local hobby shops, Madera Hobbies and Hobbytown.

At our last fun meeting John Langenheim and John Lockwood brought a kit, yet to be built, of a DC-3 (C-47). 135" wingspan all powered by electric motors. We are having our June fun meeting at our field, besides bringing your projects for Show-n-tell, pack your existing flying machines so you can fly. It does not get dark until after 8:30pm. Come an enjoy the evening and the fellowship.

During the last part of June and most of July, Andrea and myself will be traveling to the Northwest to visit and new grandchild, then taking a Alaska Cruise. I will see you guys at the field in late July.

Happy and Successful Flying

Dan Sozinho

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 09:06