Meeting Minutes – August 2016

Meeting called to order:

  • 9:00AM by President Dave

Secretary’s Report:

  • Approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

  • $2834.44
  • Non profit paid
  • $20 donation

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

  • Everyone is responsible for safety, if you see something happening say something
  • Roundup needed under tables

New Members:

  • None

Visitors:

  • None

Announcements:

  • Couple articles in AMA magazine worth reading
  • AMA 400′ rule repealed

Old Business:

  • None

New Business:

  • Cub scouts at field

Events:

  • Fun Fly Aug 13th (was canceled due to rain)

Comments and Questions:

  • Cedar Springs flying event on Labor Day, information on TCAF site

Next Meeting

  • September 10 at field at 9:00AM

Meeting adjourned:

  • 9:15 by member vote

Meeting attendees:
Jerry T, Ray W, Dave V, Dave J, Brian A, Bob K, George O, Bill P, Larry W, Mike T, John R, Lucas R, Jim T, Scott S

Sr Telemaster Maiden

Ryan and Scott Storteboom finally finished their Sr Telemaster.  They have been working on the airplane for the past 3 years. Friday evening was the much anticipated maiden flight.  There was very little wind which made it a perfect night for the maiden. John Russcher did a preflight check as well as initial takeoff and landing. Scott flew the airplane once it was trimmed out.

One thing Scott learned is that his charger is too small. the 6s 5800mAh battery takes 2 hours to charge. With a high output charger it could be charged in less than 30 minutes.

Scott said “I could not believe how easy this plane is to see and fly”. Scott has the Telemaster setup with a tow release for sailplanes, flaps and a bomb drop. It should be a fun airplane for Ryan and Scott for many years.

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Bob Kovacs Edge 540 Maiden

This morning, August 22nd, 2016 at 9:30ish, Bob Kovacs maiden his new Seagull Edge 540. The Edge 540 has a 77 1/2″ wing span and is powered by a OS 160.

After a few taxis up and down the runway the Edge 540 took to the air. It was immediately apparent that it needed some up trim for level flight.  After trimming it flew very nice. A stall test shown that there wasn’t any harsh tip stalling. It just faded to the left a little and the wings stayed level. After a couple minutes the motor quit and Bob brought it in for a perfect dead stick landing.

After a few tweeks and adjustments Bob took off again and proceeded to rip up the sky until the motor quit again. Another beautiful dead stick landing followed and the Edge was safely back on the ground.

Look for Bob and his Edge 540 at the field!

-John Russcher

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