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Inside This IssueBradford’s Briefing 1Meeting Minutes 2Meeting Location 4Instructors 4Indoor Flying 5Editors’ Page 5Swap Shops 6Banquet Form 7Hobby Shops 8Membership Form 9Birthdays 10Frequency Chart 10Coming Events 11

Next meetingJanuary 17th at

St. Thomas School.Start time - 7:00 p.m.

Bring your non-perishable food itemsfor the food closet!!

RENEWAL TIMEAMA & BLUE MAX

PresidentGene Zerega

Vice President

PresidentBradford WaltersVice President

Bradford’s Briefingby Bradford Walters

rusting that we all made it safely into the new yearhave survived the holidays. Now we are lookingard to the spring and warmer weather that will come

in bits and pieces here in theMidwest. Not many of us haveflown outside this winter, so far. Idid make an attempt on NewYear’s Day, but with the 25 mphwinds and the gusty conditionsshifting as much as 120 degrees, Inever unloaded my aircraft from mytruck. Indoor flying with our smallerelectric aircraft has been keeping alot of us occupied during the coldwinter weeks. No wind and 72

controlled temperature has a way of spoiling us.n Lake Barrington Fieldhouse, Forest View, Joy of

e, and the Dome in Bensenville, I don’t think thatf us can say there is nowhere to fly indoors.

der that the Blue Max and AMA memberships neednewed to be an active member of Blue Max. Go toww.modelaircraft.org to join or renew.

nter Banquet for 2011 is next month on Saturday,y 5th. You don’t want to miss this one. Magic Daveperforming some of his prestidigitations right beforery eyes, that will keep you on the edge of your seating how did he just do that. A Banquet form can ben page 7 in this newsletter. They will also be

le at this month’s meeting on the 17th. The Board ofrs will be meeting on the 15th to go over someg and new ideas for our club this year. I’m looking to a great year with a less windy summer than lastd the opportunity to once again serve you as yournt. Thank you to all of our committee members thaterving again this year.

at the field and at the meetings.

Bradford Walters

Pete SidorEditor

Bradford WaltersBoard of Directors

Bob DavitRudy KroloppDuane LangDon LinderSecretary

Murry RandellTreasurer

Duane LangWebmaster

Pete Sidor Jr.COMMITTEES

BanquetFrank StillsonField MarshalMatt Hauser

Flying ProficiencyYohay Hahamy

Fun-FlyPete Sidor

Ground CrewGene ZeregaMatt Hauser

NoiseBradford Walters

PicnicCarl WillProgramBob Davit

SafetyDon LinderSam Rimer

Steve HaasEditors

Brad & Lynne WaltersBoard of Directors

Larry BochenkoRudy Krolopp

Carl WillGene ZeregaSecretary

Murry RandellTreasurer

Bob WisinskiWebmaster

Doug Bradbury

COMMITTEESBanquet

Tom JetsonFrank StillsonKurt Schmitt

Field MarshalMatt Hauser

Flying ProficiencyYohay Hahamy

Fun-FlyPete Sidor

Ground CrewGene ZeregaMatt Hauser

NoiseBradford Walters

PicnicRich BlahaPrograms

OpenSafety

Don LinderSam Rimer

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MEETING MINUTESby Murry Randell, Secretary

Blue Max R/C Flying ClubDecember Meeting Notes

Meeting Date: December 20, 2010Secretary: Murry Randell

The December 20, 2010 meeting of the Blue Max RC Flying Club was called toorder at 7:09 p.m. by President Bradford Walters.

Welcome Guests Dave Downing

Welcome New MembersNone

Around the HangarPresident’s Report: Bradford Walters – Contact was made with a Boy Scout Troop in Crystal Lake To arrangefor a demo flight. We will try to contact a Girl Scout Troop to see if there is any interest in a demo flight. TheBoard of Directors will meet in January. The banquet will be held on February 5th. Do not forget to pay your AMAand Blue Max dues for 2011.

Secretary Report: Murry Randell – The minutes of the November meeting were accepted as published.

Treasurer Report: Bob Wisinski – Current balance is $2858.75.

Committee Reports: Banquet: Frank Stillson – It would be greatly appreciated if reservations and payment could be received by

the January meeting.

Field Marshal: Matt Hauser – The roadway to the field from the parking lot will not be plowed. The roof onthe impound stand is almost finished. Thanks to all who helped.

Fun Fly: Pete Sidor – No report

Newsletter: Bradford and Lynne Walters – Lynne Walters will continue as editor for 2011.

Noise: Bradford Walters – Everyone has been within acceptable noise levels. Picnic: Rich Blaha – No report.

Proficiency: Yohay Hahamy – No report.

Program: Bob Davit – Paul Barsamian and his aerial photography business.

Refreshments: Bob Breckler – Thanks to Bob Breckler. Safety: Don Linder/Sam Rimer – No report. Webmaster: Doug Bradbury – No report. Ambassador: Pete Warenski – No report.

Old Business None.

New Business.

The pros and cons of Nitro Planes products were discussed.

Unhappy LandingsNone.

January 2011 Volume 18 – Issue 1 Page 3December Program

Paul Barsamian presented a fascinating program outlining how he got started in RC and the origins of hiscompany Eagles View Aerial L.L.C. which he started in 2005. His interest (passion) evolved into creating his ownCNC shop creating electric conversion kits and building his own design of helicopters for performing aerialphotography. This is all in addition to his full time job as an IT Security professional. Paul is also a field rep forModel Rectifier Corp (Hirobo Helicopters). He entertained us with stories of past jobs and went through an in-depth slide presentation which he titled “A Journey Into Madness”. He has experienced an entirely new lifethough in 2010 as he and his wife had twins in January. To quote Paul, “Nick and Lily will love RC.” His websiteis www.eaglesviewaerial.com.

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New on the Radar

Pete Sidor – Dirty Birdi. Repaired after a crash when Terrance Kelly – Spectrum 2.4 GHz radio & receiverthe wind flipped the plane. . and pictures of his Spacewalker.

Top Gun

Al Hlavacek won an Electrifly Pluma ARF. Larry Bochenko won a $25 AdVenture Hobbies Certificate.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Meeting PlaceMeeting Room #1 (MR 1) Our meetings are on the 3rd MondaySt. Thomas of Villanova School of each month and they1141 East Anderson Drive start at 7:00 p.m.Palatine, IL 60074

INSTRUCTORS GROUND CREW

Howard Bifeld Yohay Hahamy Aviv Shoval Matt HauserDan Deitemeyer Duane Lang Bradford Walters Gene ZeregaEd Der Don Linder Carl WillSteve Haas Shlomo Rimer

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Indoor FlyingLake Barrington Fieldhouse – 28156 W North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington, ILFor more info and directions go to http://www.lakebarringtonfieldhouse.com/default.aspx

Fly every Friday 11 am - 2 pm, cost is $10. On other days if there is an open basketball court you can fly for $5.

Joy Of The Game, 158 S Waukegan Rd. Deerfield 60015, Phone 847-498-6646.Fly Tues, Wed, Thurs from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. Cost - $10 flat fee. Website: www.joyofthegame.com

This was coordinated by Hobbytown USA in Northbrook. They are right across the street.

District 214 Forest View Ed Ctr Fieldhouse Flying, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts.Course #9264 – Mondays 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Starts Monday Dec.13 – Feb 7. 7 sessions $31.

First time flyers contact Don Hooghkirk at dhoogh@flash.net before registering. www.ce214.org

Editors’ Page

THE ANSWER TO DECEMBER’S NAME THAT PLANE

The name of the plane is the Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter. Bob Wisinski was the first to answer it correctly andwill receive a free raffle ticket at this month’s meeting. Charlie Benedict, Larry Bochenko, and DanDeitemeyer also answered correctly. This aircraft first flew in December of 1915. It was the first British aircraftto be built with a synchronized gun as standard equipment. It was also the RFC’s first true 2-seat fighter to attainseries production. See picture below. (Photo by Michael Fast, Airliners.net)

JANUARY’S NAME THAT PLANE This aircraft was one of a small number of British combat aircraft to be produced under license in the UnitedStates. Designed for the Royal Air Force as a high altitude medium bomber, it was the first jet to cross theAtlantic Ocean. Send all responses to Bradford Walters at Bradford@thehoverzone.com.

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Swap Shops Feb 5, 2011 – Tri-Village RC’ers Swap Shop, DuPage Cty. Fairgrounds, Wheaton, 9 am.

Feb 26, 2011 – Fox Valley Aero Club Swap Meet, Kane Cty Fairgrounds, St Charles, 9 am.

Mar 5, 2011 - Rock Valley R/C Flyers Swap Shop & Auction, Rockford, 8 am.

April 23, 2011 – Suburban RC Barnstormers Swap Meet, DuPage Cty Fairgrounds, Wheaton, 8 am.

Blue Max Winter Banquet – February 5th, 2011The February 5th, 2011 Winter Banquet is fast approaching. In addition to fine food and an evening out, we haveTHE MAGIC DAVE SHOW! Magic Dave will entertain us with feats of magic & illusion for the entire family. Be sure to make reservation for this fine winter evening.

You may pay at the December or January meeting or send in the payment to the Blue Max PO Box address listedon the reservation form.

Please make your commitment and payment along with your menu selection before the event, so you will receivewhat you order. The reservation form is on page 7 of this newsletter.

In addition to The Magic Dave Show, there will be a gift certificate raffle for the ladies, a display of fine aircraft andraffle items for the members. Dessert will be an amazing cake, compliments of Deerfield Bakery, Kurt Schmitt.

Looking forward to seeing a fine turn out in February. Frank Stillson and Tom Jetson

Building Tip by Rich FrostUsing CA in the Winter.

As the holidays are over, now is the time to start a new project, either kit, scratch build, or ARF. Many of us havehad problems when using CA in the Winter as parts don’t seem to adhere to each other. Using "Kicker" to set offthe CA is messy as you end up spraying more than you need and most of them have an awful odor.

The problem is the low humidity in your home due to heating. Some times the humidity is as low as 20% or more.Even with a furnace humidifier levels of moisture are low. Wood pieces have dried out, thus causing gluing to bedifficult.

Here is an easy fix for this problem. Keep a small damp sponge on hand and wipe the wood pieces prior to gluing.

CA needs moisture to "kick off". That's why your fingers can easily be glued together if you are not careful.Moisture. Give it a try. It works for me.

St Thomas of Villanova Food ClosetPlease remember that each month the Blue Max RC Flying Club will be bringing non-perishable food items toassist in providing food to some of the local families. There will be boxes in the meeting room for collection. The following items have been suggested as the type of food items they would like to receive: Breakfast Cereal,Canned Meat (small ham, beef, etc), Canned Vegetables, Canned Spaghetti (spaghetti-o’s, etc), Peanut Butter,Jelly/Preserves, Saltines, Macaroni and Cheese, Rice, Dry Pasta, Dry Beans, Canned Sauce, and any othercanned, boxed, non-perishable foods.

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Blue Max Winter Banquet!Saturday, February 5, 2011

At The Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, ILCocktails (Cash Bar) at 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM

The Evening’s Entertainment is:

THE MAGIC DAVE SHOWMAGICAL ENTERTAINER FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

DINNER SELECTIONS:$30.00 per Person

New York Strip Steak with Baked Potato & Green Beans AlmondineHazelnut Crusted Grouper with Wild Rice & Green Beans Almondine

Bistro Chicken with Wild Mushrooms & French Cream Sauce, Baked Potato & Green BeansAlmondine

ALSO INCLUDES ROLLS & BUTTER, MIXED GREEN SALAD, AND COFFEE, TEA, SOFT DRINKS.

Children - $12.00 EachChicken Fingers and Fries or Buttered Noodles and Fresh Fruit

Come join your fellow club members in a fine winter meal and social event.Ladies gift certificates raffled throughout the evening! Club awards presentations also!

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Number Attending:_____________ Total Amount: $________________

PAYMENT REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AND VERIFIED!PAY AT ANY MEETING OR SEND PAYMENT BY JANUARY 31, 2011 TO:BLUE MAX FLYING CLUB, PO BOX 7803, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-7803

Make your attendance commitments as soon as practical. We need to know how many to plan for.

This is an excellent time to get together in the middle of the winter for an evening out!The 2011 Banquet Committee:

Frank Stillson & Tom Jetson

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WANT TO SEE WHAT RC EVENTS ARE HAPPENING

IN OUR AREA?

GO TO WWW.BLUEMAXRC.COM AND CLICK ON“EVENTS”.

CLICK ON AN EVENT ON THE CALENDAR AND YOUWILL SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

FREQUENCY CHART

Please contact Bradford Walters at (bradford@thehoverzone.com) with the following information to add or changeradio channel numbers.

1. Your name.2. All transmitter channels (example: 16, 44, 58 and 50Mhz 4).3. Any other comments.

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYSFrom January 18th

Josh Wallace 1/24Robert Purcell 1/25Dan Deitemeyer 1/29Jack Wooden 1/31

Through February 21stAleksey Shulkin 2/1Luke Matich 2/3Pete Warenski 2/6Giacomo Fanizza 2/7Peter Boden 2/13

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January 2011 Volume 18 – Issue 1 Page 11Blue Max R/CPO Box 7803Buffalo Grove IL 60089-7803

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UPCOMING EVENTS FORJanuary 2011 – March 2011

January 201117) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

February 20115) Winter Banquet – 6:00 P.M.

21) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

March 201121) Monthly Meeting – 7:00 p.m.