Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club

To start the year off right,  the PVMAC will hold is 1st membership meeting of 2012, which again will be host to a special presentation by Horizon Hobby.  This special meeting will be On Wednesday, January 4th, at 7:00 PM at the Chino Hanger of Lady Alice.   If you were at last years January membership meeting with Horizon Hobby, you know we had an amazing turnout and a really good time.  Horizon Hobby was so pleased with it last year, they have decided to do it again.   This year, dinner is being served to the first 150 guests that arrive and receive a dinner ticket.  Dinner  is being catered by Zendejas Mexican restaurant, thanks to a generous Goodwine Aerosports Sponsorship!

This meeting will take the place of our normal second Tuesday of the month meeting. Be sure to bring your own folding chairs or you will be standing, and it can get chili in there as there is a large, open  hangar door, so bring a Jacket. All RC airplane enthusiasts are welcome, you do not need to be a club member to attend. If you need directions to the hangar please see the map below.  Water and soft drinks will be provided by the PVMAC.  Arrive early! You don't want to miss this.  

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John Reid,  Model Airplane News' West Coast Editor and fellow PVMAC member, has posted a really nice article on his blog on the Model Airplane News site about the  Red Tails, to coincide with the recent release of the Movie, The Red Tails.  At the end of the posting, John dedicates some time to italking about our own Marty Nelson and his very special P-51.  In addition, John posted an video interview  late last year, which I missed, but I've linked to it below in case you missed it too.

Link to Tuskegee Airmen Blog Post on Model Airplane News

Link to John Reid's video Interview with  Marty Nelson
 

Photo is credited to John Reid and Model Airplane News

This week we are featuring expert scale modeler and PCMAC club member, Richard Pandis.  It's always easy to find Richard at the flight line as he always looks to be surrounded by has own mini German Luftwaffe.   His planes are finely detailed, and he is always willing to share his knowledge on his planes, and the history behind them.  Richard is also a frequent participant at most of the warbird airshows the PVMAC puts on, and his airplanes are always a crowd pleaser.  Also, Be sure to check out the High Quality YouTube Video  below Featuring his ME-2621A Project, produced by PlaneVideoArt Productions.

1. Tell us a little about yourself.
   I am a Federal Agent and currently mobilized with NCIS at GTMO working on the detainee issue.
2. How long have you been flying model airplanes?
   I started flying in 1984 with my neighbor Jeff Fassbinder.
3. What was the first airplane you flew and how did it go?
   Kit built Eagle and Jr. Tiger. Jeff helped me build them back then. We were in 8th grade. ARF's really didnt exist yet. 
4. How many different airplanes do you think you've owned since you started?
   Close to 100 maybe more
5. What is/are your most favorite aspects about being involved in this hobby?
   Im a big History buff. Prefer Luftwaffe subjects. I spend more time researching the aircraft and pilot than anything. I enjoy the history almost as much as the flying. My rule is, no hanger queens...If I build it...I fly it.
6. Tell me about the airplane you enjoy flying most today?
   Right now my favorite is my BVM Electra. Really nothing like EDF power and BVM has it all dialed in.
7. What's the best memory you have since becoming involed in this hobby?
   The friends I have made in the hobby.
8. What is the biggest mistake you've made (in the Hobby), and what did you learn from it?
   Not speaking up when I see a new guy doing something dangerous. Made it a rule to help as many less experienced modelers with basic safety when I can. Seen a few fingers lossed at the field and want to avoid that again.
9. What are you working on now?
   I have a 144" wingspan TA-152 H-1 Focke Wulf coming out soon. This was the Luftwaffes last fighter of the war. Only about 8 saw combat around Berlin in May 1945. David Pearson is helping on this project. Final aircraft will be "grun 4" flown by Walter Loos. Will be a show stopper when finished.
10. If you could fly in any real airplane, what would it be and why?
    ME-262. My all time favorite jet. Building one and flying it makes me appreciate it all the more.

*UPDATED 8/08/2011!!!
The Pomona Valley model Airplane Club is pleased to announce the 2011 Big Jolt Electric RC Event.  The event will be held at the Prado Air Park in Chino, CA on Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th.   This event is open to all electric Aircraft, Including EDF Jets So if it has batteries bring it out. The Pilot registration fee is $30.00 and includes the pilot raffle.   There will also be the Big Jolt Hangar Dinner & Auction on Saturday night, serving up Tri-Tip Steak and Chicken, night held in the company of the real P-51D Lady Alice, an AT-6, a Stearman under restoration,  and the N3N-3 Yellow Peril. Tickets for the Dinner are $20 each and not included in the Pilot Entry Fee. This is an AMA sanctioned event and a current AMA membership is requred.

We will be providing a manned central charging station  with power for up to 16 chargers, each  with 12v/16 Amps of output.  In addition to 12v power, we will also have 110Volt power strips at the station.  On the safety front, the flight line will have 2.5 gallon Halotron 1 fire extinguishers.  This is state of the art for any fire incidents without covering your aircraft with the destructive powder type extinguishers.  New for this year, food will served out of our new snack bar, keeping the food clean & hot, and drinks ice cold.  Vendors will also be onsite showing the latest and greatest electric RC products.

*8/07 Pre-Registration is Now Available! You Can now pay your registration fee safely and securely via Paypal.  The first 50 Pre-registrants will receive a Free XPS Lipo Bag, and speed through the registation on the day of the event with the Pre-registion only Line.  Click here to start your registration now!

*8/07  In addition to the 100mm+  2011 High Speed Trophy  Challenge, this year there will be a 70mm only Speed Challenge with the winner receiving a Tam Jets fan system.  See the rules posted for this challenge.

*8/08 Friday Night- Aug 26, starting at 7pm, is Open Night Flying, But at 8pm, we will have an Electric Fantastic free style event, with 1st Place Receiving $250 Cash and trohpy awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd place.   to  Rules and Flyer to follow.  Food, on this night only, will be provided by Big Als Pizza.

Below is all the information you will need for the Big Jolt event,
Be sure to check out RC Groups for more discussion about the event Here!

There will be more information to follow, so check back soon.

BIG JOLT Fliers and Forms Big Jolt Event Flyer Big Jolt Hobby Shop Flyer B & W Directions & Photos for Prado Field  *8/7 EDF Speed Record Rules  Aircraft Information Form (Page 1)  Event Schedule & Map  Prado Field Parking & Taxiway Layout  Vendor Booth Application & Demo Request Form	Big Jolt 2011 Gold Sponsors
Big Jolt Silver Sponsors: Big Jolt Medallian Sponsors: Click on images to enlarge Event Power Station Event Charging Table New Prado Kitchen