Contractor Hired for Pothole Project
Date: 7/30/2010
Today we received a very reasonable bid, from a local contractor, to fill the potholes on the entrance road and to create the new parking area. We have hired Mr. Matt Powell for the job.

We do NOT need a member turnout to help with the work.

I appreciate all of you that have given advice, ideas and offered your help.

Additional information has been mailed to the members.

Thanks again to everyone, see you at the field,

Ralph Knight


Pothole Workday on Standby
Date: 7/28/2010
Considering the record setting heat and humidity, and the many donations that have been submitted or promised, we are seriously considering hiring out the project.
So far, we have actually received $165 in contributions and have more promised. If anyone else would like to donate to the project, please let us know.
An email has been sent to the membership with further details on the project.

However, if the estimates are too high and we end up doing the work ourselves, I think common sense dictates that we wait until the weather cools off.
Please stand by for now. I will keep everyone posted as things progress.

Thanks,

Ralph Knight




Dirt Party Finalized – July. 31st, Weather Permitting
Date: 7/20/2010
I want to bring everyone up to date on the pothole eradication party.

The first problem we had was that we were advised that we did not have enough dirt to fill the potholes AND properly fill the depression in the new parking area. This has been resolved and we now have access to all the dirt that Stone Mountain has brought over to the field (the dirt by the fence). We now have more dirt than we will ever need.

In addition, we ordered a truckload of ‘Crush & Run’ to place as a topcoat on the new parking area. This has much better drainage, does not get ‘muddy’ and will match the existing parking. This has been delivered, so now we have all materials on site and ready for use.

The last problem was how to move all this dirt and gravel. The load of ‘Crush & Run’ alone weights 17.2 tons. It was decided to rent heavy equipment in the form of a Bobcat with a front end scoop. We have not been able to locate a large truck to tow the Bobcat ourselves, so we will have it delivered to our site. The ‘delivery and pick-up’ also means we are forced to rent it for a full day, rather than half a day. Since the dirt down by the fence will eat up extra time running back and forth, we are probably going to exceed 4hrs anyway. There is only $50 difference between a half day and a full day rental.

Several members have volunteered to help with the cost of the project. If all the pledges come in, the cost to the club will be less than half the total expenditure.

Weather permitting, our work day will be Saturday, July 31st. We will have the Bobcat delivered at 8:00am and it will be picked up about 3:30 pm. The Bobcat will do all the heavy lifting, but we will still need workers to cut and rake some of the heavier brush in the new parking area and to tidy up the other work with rakes, shovels and brooms.

Anyone that can come out anytime between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm and help on the 31st would be much appreciated. Bring whatever tools you have (gloves, rakes, shovels, weed -eaters, brooms, shears, drinking water, etc).

We will be watching the weather closely as we approach the work day. If the forecast turns bad for Saturday, we can push the workday back another week. Stay tuned, I will keep everyone informed.

Thanks,

Ralph Knight






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A Safety Message From our President:

The membership seems to be growing and that's a great thing. We all want to encourage new people to join the hobby. I would just like to take this time to remind everyone of the rules we must follow to avoid any mishaps and be able to keep our great place to fly.

1. Please call the Stone Mountain Park Police when you are the first one entering and the last one to leave. (the number is posted at the field)

2. Please be sure to use the frequency board. When arriving, before turning on your transmitter place your AMA card in the appropriate slot and take the frequency pin.

2.4 GHz guys, we are going to work on a system for you to ensure everyone at the field has a valid AMA card including visitors. We will let you know when it is in place. (The exposure of one not having the proper insurance is too great a risk so please be mindful of this.)

3. When taking off please announce the direction you are taking off and watch the pattern that others are flying for that direction. Remember that direction may change we are at Stone Mountain where the wind changes direction frequently.

4. When flying please try to fly the pattern of takeoff and landing.

5. When landing please announce your intentions, then when clear you may land. Please be mindful others may be on the runway retrieving their plane so double check. Also if you are going onto the runway to retrieve your plane please call your intention so others will know you are out there.

Ralph Knight