KOTRC Newsletter for February 2007

At Fuddrucker's 02/13/07

In attendance: Dennis Coleman, Rudy Taube, Pete Soule, Dale Kirn, Warren Walker, Randy Heydon

No business took place! We just had fun.

Pre meeting: members gather

General Meeting :: The Hangar 19:30 Hours: 18 members were present.

The biggest and best news for the night was the appearance of Dave Kick! He was actually vertical! He drove himself to the meeting all the way from Alta Loma. He paid his dues so he must plan on being around for a while.

New Member:We also got a special new member.Ray Ebert brought his daughter ? year old Arianna Ebert. She is learning to fly and already wondering what daddy is going to build for her to fly next

Show and Tell:

Pete Soule brought in the book “SHOOT ONLY AT THE RED AIRPLANES”. It’s about the history of target drones. He also had plans from the U.K. for the “Cleaver” B team-racer.

Antone Kephart had a “Vampire” OT stunter with a Brodak 25. He said the Brodak 25 has plenty of power for the plane. He offered the use of the plane to anyone needing a plane for the Palmer or Joust. Showing respect for these new carbon and glass propellers, he brought is a new starter from Tower Hobbies that included the optional integral battery pack.

Warren Walker showed his new “Viking” that he is taping up for painting. He demonstrated the use of masking dots and tape dispenser from McMaster Carr. He also shared his technique for masking a checkerboard pattern.

Rudy Taube brought in THREE boxes of KRISPY KREAM DOUGHNUTS. A generous assortment of cream and jelly filled. Taste testing was encouraged and anyone not present missed out, especially the New York Cream Cheese variety. AFI supplied coffee to go along with the doughnuts.

Fat City

Bob Werle shared three classic plans from MAN. “Pegasus”, “U-Name-it”, and “Road Runner”. A “Testors” sheet ½ A stunter was also included. He recommends this web site: virtual aviation museum For scale model reference.

George Barlow brought in a Corsair he purchased on Ebay. It’s a stick & Tissue type that he had striped the Monocoat off of and sheeted it. He installed a bellcrank and one of his many McCoy 35's on it.

Dave Kick showed plans for the Keil Kraft “Phantom” racer. He plans to build it.

Old and New Business:

Dale Kirn said will be meeting is the hanger for awhile while classes take place in the classroom.

The Palmer Date has been changed to April 14-15. The Joust is still June 2-3.

Warren Walker showed the new signs that will be posted at Whittier Narrows.

Rudy Taube mentioned that many people are shooting off rockets from the C/L area in the afternoons. He also reminded us about the need for C/L to remain disassociated from the R/C group in the eyes of the park. This is because of the many R/C rule and safety problems.

Ken Kaiser said that the “Scamps” have asked us to run C/L at their vintage contest at Los Vegas in October. It was decided that we need more information before makeing that decision.

Antone Kepheart mentioned that the “Golden State” contest is up in the air due to site problems.

Warren Walker recruited help for the Palmer.

Due to Mike Fox being swamped with business because of Valentines Day, he was unable to attend, so there was no raffle.