SEPTEMBER 2007                          2                           SERVO CHATTER

AUGUST FUN FLY


     Because of inclement weather the Fun Fly scheduled for Saturday, August 18 was rescheduled to Saturday August 25 at 10 AM.  16 pilots took part in the events.  The three events were egg drop, 5 touch and goes, and back by popular demand was the Limbo.

     The winner of the egg drop was Al Spearbecker with a distance of 21 ft. 5 inches away from the target.

     The winner of the 5 touch and goes was Darren Bitzer with a time of 1 minute, 1.13 seconds.

     The winner of the Limbo was Paul Castrodale

     The over-all winner was Al Spearbecker and the order of finish was:

  1st       Al Spearbecker
  2nd      Stan Zdon
  3rd       Marc Davis
  4th       Erik Castrodale
  5th       Tie   Kevin Carlson and Jeff Flander
  6th       Tie   Dale Anderson and Paul Castrodale
  7th       Tie   Darren Bitzer and Bob Nagle
  8th       Steve Ulrich
  9th       Jake Groetsch
10th       Bud Durant
11th       Dave Dentz
12th       Andy Noll
13th        Dave Greene

     Thanks to all the pilots and guests for your participation in this fun fly and I look forward to the next Fun Fly to be held on Saturday September 22, 2007.  The field opens at 9 AM for pilots to do their trim flights and the fun fly will start at 10AM.
                                                               Bob Nagle

SAFETY NOTES


This information on insurance is in the August 06 issue of Model Aviation magazine on page 97.

Does your homeowner's insurance policy cover your models if they are stolen?

Very good question.  Even further, does your homeowner's policy cover an accident while flying radio controlled aircraft?

It would probably be a good idea to check into your policy and request something in writing stating coverage in this area. I know I am.

Don't presume anything unless you have it in writing and do not feel comfortable flying with someone who is not an A.M.A. member and rely on whether or not their homeowner's policy will cover an accident should it happen.

Make sure that you are covered for theft and liability on your models and that your homeowner's policy will be "primary" and not your "A.M.A." coverage.

Editors Note - After reading the article mentioned above I checked my policy and found that exclusions for aircraft do not cover model aircraft and it specifically states that model aircraft are covered for liability and loss.

On one other note I have noticed several people reaching over the prop to remove the glow plug igniter.  Don't do this!  Step behind the prop and reach in from the rear of the aircraft.

                               Kevin Carlson - Safety Officer


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