AMA Chartered Club #1140 The Tail Spinner Greater Southwest Aero Modelers P.O. Box 1171 Bedford, TX 76095 http://www.flygsw.org August 2017 President... Darrell Abby... (817) 692-7380 Vice President(s)... Lewie Moore... (682) 553-2806 Secretary... Frank Rowell... (817) 265-2471 Treasurer... Bob McDuff... (817) 939-6131 Newsletter Editor... Roy Baker... (817) 455-0922 AMA Gold Leader Club The Greater Southwest Aero Modelers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. Membership is nondiscriminatory and open to anyone who agrees to abide by Club By-Laws. A condition of membership for insurance purposes is current affiliation with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Our flying field is located at 6903 Randol Mill Road, 1/4 mile east of exit 26 off of Loop 820 at N 32 46.895 W 97 12.361. Visitors are welcome whenever the gate is unlocked. Free flight training instruction is available to members from 6:00 PM to dusk on Monday and Wednesday while Daylight Savings Time is in effect. Regular Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at the McDonalds Restaurant, 769 Airport Freeway, Hurst TX 76053. The McDonalds is on the south access road just east of Precinct Line Road. Next Meeting: August 8, 2017 7:30pm McDonalds 769 Airport Fwy Hurst, TX 76053 President s Notes The rains this year have helped to keep our field in great, green condition. It also saves us money on summer water bills. After mowing the runway, it looks like a golf course. I sure hope you have had a chance to enjoy flying even in the warmer weather. Unfortunately, a major remodeling at the house has thrown me under the bus keeping me from getting out as much as I would like. Our club has 2 tables at the Denton swap meet August 5. If you have items to sell, bring them to Denton or drop them at the field early Friday morning August 4 with your name and price attached. The club will skim 10%. We could use some help with this if you are able. Unfortunately, the Thunderbirds float fly is also on August 5. As you know AMA s National Model Aviation Day is August 12 but GSW is celebrating this event at our Big Bird event; Tim Lovett will coordinate that on September 9. The club has the AMA insurance certificate for our GSW Float Fly Site and boat trailer license so we are ready for the first official GSW float fly event in many years. That will be Sunday, September 24. Get your float plane ready or come watch; maybe you can be small boat retrieval captain (SBRC) for the day. More kudos to Trini Lopez for the lumber for new walkway bridges. And thanks to all who helped build the new north bridge, drag trees from the hill, raise sprinkler heads, and clean the work tables on the July work day. See you at the field. Darrell Abby, President FAA 5 dollar registration refund by Lawrence Harville July 5, 2017 Drone hobbyists no longer have to register with the FAA. Those who did can delete their registration and receive a refund for the $5 registration fee two major community concerns. According to the FAA website, If you are an owner operating exclusively in compliance with section 336 and you wish to delete your registration and receive a refund of your registration fee, you may do so by accessing a registration deletion and selfcertification form (PDF) and mailing it to the FAA at the address designated on the form. That s right: If you re flying a drone recreationally and you registered with the FAA, you can get your 5 bucks back. And if you don t want your personal information publicly accessible through the FAA s registration database, you no longer have to volunteer it. Though keep in mind that commercial drone pilots still need to register with the FAA. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/ wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ FAA_Registration_Deletion_and_Refu nd_form_instructions.pdf From the AMA District VIII Web Site
Tail Spinner Submissions Items for the Tail Spinner are due by the 25th of the month. Remember that ads are free to members. Send them to: Roy Baker (817) 545-4031 (817) 455-0922 (cell) (e-mail) reb2ntx@verizon.net Date Event Coordinator Sat after Meeting Work Day 09:00 every Saturday following the monthly meeting Check the Website!! GSW Officers Aug 5 FW Thunderbird Float Fly FW Thunderbirds Aug 5 Sep 9 Denton Swap Meet Denton Convention Center, opens at 8am Big Bird (S) Tim Lovett - Model Aviation Day Event Sept 24 GSW Float Fly At our secret Darrell & Louie float field / Club members only Oct 14 All-Scale Fly-In Barry Ponder Nov 4 NEED Food Drive Chuck Rovell Nov 4 Control Line Event Stephen Jeansonne Nov 5 Annual party Location TBD GSW Officers Dec 2 Toys for Tots (may move to earlier date) Chuck Rovell &?? 1 Anyone can be an event coordinator. New type events are welcome with club approval. Fun-fly s are totally informal volunteer and coordinate with me; Any date including a Sunday. (S) Indicates AMA sanctioned event. Jimmy Stanford, Event Coordinator (202) 725-5565 or rescuejim@yahoo.com August 2017 Tail Spinner Page 2
July Secretary s Report The July business meeting was called to order by President Darrell Abby on, July 11, 7:30PM at the McDonald's Restaurant Precinct Line #25270-769 Airport Freeway, Hurst, TX 76053 Business Meeting Minutes The June 2017 meeting minutes were approved as written by attending members by a show of hands. New Members/Visitors New member Daniel Estes was welcomed. He is currently flying electric powered aircraft and wants to move into glow power. Treasurer's Report Treasurer Bob McDuff reported that all bills are paid. We have sufficient funds to meet budget requirements through the end of the year. year. The track in it's present configuration is more for learning than racing. Events Event coordinator Jimmy Stanford said the 4 th of July event was well attended, the weather cooperated and we all had a great day. The head on event raised cash for Mike Kopf's charity. August 5. Swap meet at the Denton Civic Center. The club has purchased two tables. If you want to sell an item the club commission is 10%. See coordinators Lewie Moore or Darrell Abby. August 12 th is National Model Aviation day. September 24. First GSW float fly for members only. We have a site east of the field. Our boat, motor and trailer are in good shape. See the GSW website for future scheduled events. A co-coordinator is needed for the Toys For Tots event which can be moved to mid November in an attempt to avoid inclement weather. Chuck Rovell reported that if you go to the Mattel warehouse in Fort Worth they will give you a 35% discount on toys purchased for Toys For Tots. Old Business Bill Bradford has made the last call for club shirts and caps. See the chat forum on the website for details. Model Of The Month Bob Mcduff presented his Top-Flite P- 47. He made it from a kit and it's powered by a DLE-20. It has fixed gear and is without a pilot. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM. Respectfully submitted Frank Rowell, Secretary Field Report Vice-President Lewie Moore reported that the field is in the best condition ever. With recent rain fall and with the new mower the runway is in great shape. A work day is scheduled for Saturday July 15. The cut trees need to be cut into smaller pieces and stacked for removal. A removal company will haul away trees for a fee of $300. Dave Cooke reported that progress is being made at the quad track. Mowing has improved the grass along with a lot of work leveling the ground. The opeating stand will be moved to the south side of the track. You are asked to park in the designated lot not in the quad track. A canvas shade shed will be set up and if the effort is successful a permanent shelter may be build next Our Distriict 8 VP rescuing a Lysander from destruction, or did he??? To be continued. August 2017 Tail Spinner Page 3
GSWAM Forth of July Fun Fly Honoring our flag and the people who served under her. August 2017 Tail Spinner Page 4
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The Tail Spinner Greater Southwest Aero Modelers P.O. Box 1171 Bedford, TX 76095 Inside This Issue Presidents Notes AMA Update Event Calendar July Meeting Minutes Forth of July Picnic and Fun Fly Massey McDonald s Is proud to support Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Please visit us at one of the following locations: Euless #2182 105 Airport Fwy Euless, TX 76040 Harwood #6598 3350 Harwood Rd. Bedford, TX 76021 Handly Ederville #10145 7305 Airport Fwy Richland Hills, TX 76118 Our Meeting Place > Precinct Line #25720 769 Airport Fwy. Hurst, TX 76053 Central #10230 2100 Central Park Blvd. Bedford, TX 76022 Centre Port #34234 14100 Centre Station Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76155 August 2017 Tail Spinner Page 6