ALERT - 'ALL HANDS ON DECK' THIS SATURDAY
Date: 10/26/2011
SMRCF WORKDAY - SATURDAY OCT.29 - 0930

We need as many of you as possible to come out this Saturday morning at 0930. We have several projects we would like to accomplish for the Fun Fly and before the coming winter. If you can attend, please come out and help out.

We are usually finished between noon and 1:00 pm. Flying will be curtailed while the runway and safety fence are being worked on. Open flying will begin after the workday is over.

Anyone that has a gas powered weed whacker or blower, please bring it. The more 'weed whackers' we can get, the faster the runway will be cleared. You might also bring your gloves, goggles and gasoline.

If anyone can bring one, we also need a couple of ladders to take down the sunshades.
Other tools that are always helpful during a workday, are screwdrivers, electric and cordless drills, drill bits, hammers, measuring tape, pliers and gloves.

By the way, if you have not been to the field this week, we now have workbench lighting installed thanks to the efforts of one of our newer members, Mr. Robert Smith. Robert had several years of electrician experience in one of his earlier careers and was gracious enough to take on the job for us. Our night flying will be made much more convenient by this addition. 'Thank You' Robert.

So, if you can, come on out and join us Saturday morning and help us get the field in tip top shape.

See you at the field,

Ralph Knight
President -SMRCF





FALL FUN FLY
Date: 10/3/2011
The SMRCF Fall Fun Fly is coming up on Saturday Nov. 12th. We have a very full day planned. It will kick off with a member meeting at 10:30 am, followed by lunch, the Fun Fly and later on, night flying. There will also be a $100 raffle.

The meeting will be an election meeting for the next term of club officers. Lunch will include hot dogs, hamburgers and something new.... chicken sandwiches.

The fun fly has several demonstrations scheduled but there are still open slots. Anyone who wants to do a routine of any sort (3D, formation, bombing, you name it), should let the coordinator, Dean Molette know.

Guests and spectators are welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the November meeting.

Ralph Knight
President - SMRCF



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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