These are the minutes for May 9, 2002 meeting. Our President Dorman Baker brought the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the minutes of the April meeting as read at the May meeting. Fourteen club members were present at the April meeting.

Bob Middleton reported that we have $3,741.25 in the bank as of May 9, 2002. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.

Old Business:

The club has decided to go back to key locks on both gates. The combination lock will stay on the toilet that is on the parking lot by the field. The reason for going back to key locks on the gates is that the club has come to the conclusion that the country has access to the combination. Both gates have been left open and the club has been getting the blame. If you would like a key to the locks please call Bob Middleton at 619-443-4791 or see him at the field. The Fun Fly has been postponed till August or September due to many club members on vacation. Swap meet will be held in July at Balboa Park. If you have something to donate to the club that you don’t need any more, the club will accept all Model Airplane related items.

Safety:

If you are considering building a large Model Aircraft with a 91 Engine or bigger, you would be less likely to loose the control of the elevator if you would spend a little more money on a servo with the metal gear. When the nylon gears strip out in your elevator servo, your Airplane is nothing but one pile of trash.

Propeller Safety Instructions:

1. Select correct propeller size, following engine manufacture’s recommendations.
2. Before using, remove any flash along the edges of the propeller by scraping with a sharp knife.
3. Install propeller using the correct nut and washer with the airfoil side forward and securely tighten with a wrench. Recheck after each flight. .
4.Only use a “Chicken Stick” or electric starter to start engine, then make adjustments from behind the engine.
5. Keep spectators at least 50 feet away from and out of the path of a rotating propeller.
6. Wear safety glasses and hand protection when operating model engines. Do not permit any objects to touch a turning propeller. Remain clear of propeller.
7.To stop engine, cut off the fuel supply or in accordance with manufacture’s instructions. In any case, DO NOT stop the propeller with your hand or other object.
8. Inspect the propeller after each flight. Discard any propeller that has nicks, scratches, or any other visible defect. Do not repair, alter, or in any way modify a propeller. Use your own judgment on this matter.
9.Maximum recommended RPM for Master Airscrew plastic propeller is 160,000 divided by diameter in inches.
10. We Strongly suggest that propeller tips be painted in order to increase visibility while turning. Warning: A rotating propeller can cause serious personal injury.

A raffle is held at each meeting and the raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00. The following members won items at the raffle.
Thomas Beecroft - Mini-Miter Box.
Dorman Baker - 2 Plastic Clamps.
Tom Clark - Z-Bender Pliers.
Thomas Seevers - Sealing Iron Shoe Cover & 4 in 1 Saw Set.
Roger Huckins - Small Plastic Clamps & Blades 15.
Robert Middleton - Balsa Stripper.
Mark Miller - Two Sets of Blades 15, Ultra Stand & Hand Sander.
Howard Valentin - Fuel & Razor Plane.
Regan Schutte - Sealing Iron Shoe Cover.

The next meeting of the Alpine Aero Squadron will be at 7:30 p.m June 13, 2002 (Thursday) at the Kennedy Center Main Building, 1675 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, Ca.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm.

Check your controls prior to your first flight of the day.