Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club

The Prado field rules board has been removed from the frequency area, and has been edited, reprinted, and mounted next to the diplay cases on the container.   In addition the frequency board has been reduced in overall size while and has and is now removable so that we can relocate it when we have special events.  This is in a effort allow for better visibility of the runway from the pits area.  All pilots should make sure to read the rules again to familiarize yourself with the the field rules.  These rules are here to make the club a safe  place to fly at. Click on the images below to see larger versions of them, and you can even read the rules.

On January 26, 2010, Guinness World Records awarded Axel Hache of the Dominican Republic and David Shulman of the USA the new world record for fastest remote controlled jet powered model aircraft when they piloted their turbine powered rc plane to an average of 337.18 MPH.  The jet was flown at the Hobbyland airfield in the Dominican Republic on January 17, 2010, and achieved a maximum speed of 345.23 MPH down wind.  The record breaking plane is a JMP Firebird equipped with an AMT Olympus HP turbine engine generating over 50Lbs of thrust. 

Now for the bad news.  AMA rules (link to rules) stipulate that turbine powered aircraft shall not exceed 200 MPH and turbine engines shall not exceed 45lbs of static thrust. Also the PVMAC strictly prohibits the use of turbine powered aircraft at our fields.  So unfortunately, I don't think we will be seeing any record breaking attempts at our local fields.  Congratulations though to Axel and David though for their accomplishment.  Check out the video below, it's unreal and the plane is way too fast for my thumbs.

West Coast Combat is pleased to announce two upcoming local combat events.
On Saturday March, 6th, Coachella Valley RC Flyers located near Palm Springs will be hosting their first combat contest with the West Coast Combat Club, Air Combat Alpha.   There will be 4-rounds of ssc & open b combat with prizes for 1st through 3rd in each. Entry fee is $20 per class but spectating is free.  There will be a raffle and lunch will be available for a fee.  Visit rccombat.com, Download the Flier here, or check out the signup page here. 

Then, on Saturday March 13th, West Coast Combat will be hosting another combat plane Build-a-Thon in Murrieta, CA at the French Valley Airport.  They will be building a SSC or Open B Class Palomar Mig-3.  The cost is only $40, but you get  a Laser cut kit with coroplast construcion with all the hardware including motor mount, fuel tank and spinner.   They will also supply some tools tables, and basic supplies as well as help and advise.  Not a bad deal for $40, but you must RSVP as kits are limited and spaces go fast.  This is a good opportunity for anyone interested in getting into combat to get a good airplane at a cheap price and get the help needed to build it.  Download the Flier for RSVP info, and If you've not been to one of these build-a-thons, check out this video from their last event.

The 8th Annual Model Airplane News Expo is coming to the Pomona Firplex on March 20-21st.  The Model Airplane Expo is part of the Radio Control Expo which also includes the International Diecast colectors Expo. The show will feature nonstop flying demonstrations, rc car racing of all types, and tanks that will battle head to head. The Scale Squadron of Southern California will again host this years battle of the Builders Static Scale Contest, where builders show off their scale RC aircraft models for a chance to win cash prizes.  I have confirmed that admission to the show is FREE for AMA members!  Just bring your AMA membership card.  For non AMA members, there is a discount coupon on the RCX website. If your interested in displaying your RC plane in the static scale contest please contact PVMAC Board member Sam Wright for details.

 It is with great sadness that I report that Jim Giffin, our newley elected Distrixt X VP who won the position in a close race last year, has passed away. This was posted on the AMA website earlier this week.