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The Really Great SAM 8 Speaks
LONG TIME FLYERS CLUB NEWS
On the web at http://www.sam8.org
VOLUME 399 ISSUE 11 November 2018
Roster of the old dawgs….
Steve Dona……’The Prez’
Will Tilse…..Vice President
Dave Cassell…..Secretary-Treasurer
Dave Gardner…..Scribe of this rag….
Notice: Next Meeting: November 8th, 2018
Rainbow Café, 112 E. Main St., Auburn, WA, 10:30 am-1 pm..(or thereabouts.) ***********************************************************************************
Presidents message …….Ah, the joys of spark ignition model airplane engines!
On my desk in my office I have a select few model airplane engines on display. OK, “Few” was the correct
description years ago and now it is a “pile” of engines. Way too many for any reasonable person to use in a
lifetime. At the last SAM 8 meeting I bought several more and I am happy to say that I am delighted to have
them. These are not just engines, they are not just ignition engines, they are Homer’s engines and therefore
they are special. When my father passed away in April of 2002, I was just beginning to get back into flying Old
Timer models. I had taken the typical leave of absence that is required by most of us to get married, raise a
family and figure out how to earn a living. My dad and I had planned to take the trip of a lifetime to travel to
Muncie Indiana for the SAM Champs
in 2002 but after years of planning, he
never made it. I went to the SAM
champs in 2002 with my brother and
family and several of the guys from
SAM 8 as well but my dad never made
the champs. I was feeling pretty alone
when my favorite flying partner
suddenly left me and Homer was one
of the first in SAM 8 to make me feel
welcome. I have treasured the friends
that I have made in SAM 8 and
appreciate just how quickly the club
members included me into the fold.
So in the future, when my models are
flying especially well, it just may be
because my models are flying with one
of Homer’s engines up front.
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At the last WMC contest, no one flew an ignition event. Not a one…
I brought two models to fly and had significant issues with both of them. Will Tilse had trimming issues with his
model and it was successfully “re-kitted”. In fact I think his engine was pretty much “re-kitted” too.
Two days before the recent fall meet with San Valeers and SCAMPS in Lost Hills the SCAMPS canceled all the
Old Timer events(!) This is very worrisome since this is one of the premier Old Timer meets on the West Coast.
My brother and I have a saying… “Time to use the good balsa”. It is a simple reminder that none of us are
getting younger (except for Will Tilse). Build that big beautiful Old Timer, use the good wood, put that special
engine up front that you have been saving for way too many years, use some of the “good” rubber that you have
been hoarding (before it rots!). The important thing is for us to get out and support our wonderful hobby. We
at SAM 8 are doing everything that we can to promote our hobby and to encourage everyone to turn off the TV,
shut down the computer and build and fly something that you can be proud of. Come join in the fun!
See you out flying your new model and See you at the Rainbow…!
Steve Dona, The Prez
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SAM 8 minutes for October 11th, 2018 (attendance =19)
Current SAM 8 T-Shirt remaining count by size: Medium = 12 Large = 4
At the sound of the gavel and a whistle from VP W.Tilse the Prez called the meeting to order at 12:18p
To start the meeting, Will entertained with a slide show of the last Willamette Contest. Steve re-capped the events including Will’s Zipper nose plant.
It’s time for our indoor venue again at Finn Hill. Friday (10/12/2018) will be the all school assembly where Steve will give a talk to the student body while Mr. Higgins flies indoor models. On Saturday the first Finn Hill build and fly session will be held in the school gym. The adults from 0900 to 1200 and the students from approx. 1200 to 1530. Remember, we’re obliged to be out by 1600.
Dave brought a collection of indoor planes the Finn Hill kids will be building over the season.
Jerry Morrissey brought in his P-30 and announced it’s for sale.
A question was put forward regarding the SAM 8 T-shirts and whether long sleeve and sweatshirt versions could be had. Maybe hats could be ordered as well? Will was asked to inquire so a list for sign-up was passed around.
Will played a video of Bill Swift and his “Top Banana” powered with an Oliver Tiger diesel engine. A very short flight.
It’s Auction Time: . Homer brought in a large quantity of engines and other miscellaneous things.
Bob Einhaus did an amazing job putting items through and still managed to stay (somewhat) sane. Will Tilse and Al Fernandez did the fetch it work so Bob could stay focused. Great job guys! BTW, a total of 82 items, some were bundled, passed his hands.
Mtg. adjourned: 2 pm ++
Submitted by David Cassell
The current Finn Hill Indoor Schedule is below, with dates, days and times….!!
Finn Hill MS GYM SAM 8 INDOOR SCHEDULE
Build and Fly Session Sunday November 18, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Sunday January 27, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Sunday February 24, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Sunday March 17, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Sunday April 28, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Saturday May 18, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
Build and Fly Session Saturday June 8, 2019 9 AM to 4 PM
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**************************************************************************************************************** Report from the World-Wide Brotherhood of the Ring for the 2018 Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon….
October 15, 2018 report for the 2018 Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon, October 6-7, 2018, with flyers from Alabama to
Wisconsin, from Argentina to United Kingdom, with an outstanding effort by the Slovak boys with 1275 flights from 238
pilots! The World Wide total was 5674 flights from 652 pilots, including our local effort of 53 flights from 6 pilots, 3 of
whom were at least 80 years old! (How’s that for an ‘Old Timer’ effort!! ;-) )
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Finn Hill Middle School Build and Fly Session Sunday, November 18th, 2018
Consisting mainly of the Mountain Lion MK. III Indoor Contest!
Steve Dona and I have been talking for some time about having another indoor contest similar to the AMA Alpha contest that we had last school year, but this time we would use the Mountain Lion Mk. III laser cut kit. The idea is to build and fly the model in the Finn Hill Middle School gym starting at 9:00 o’clock in the morning and finish the contest by 12:00 o’clock noon. Prizes in the form of laser-cut Peanut scale kits would be awarded to the top three winners.
OK SAM 8 members, time to show our stuff to the Finn Hill students! So, come one, come all to our first adult* Indoor Build and Fly Contest! SAM 8 members are encouraged to stay and help the middle school students build and fly their own Mountain Lion Mk. IIIs in the afternoon.
*Note: adult does not necessarily imply that topless dancers will attend the event, nor will adult beverages be served!
Who may enter: All SAM 8 club members and any non-SAM 8 adult Finn Hill volunteers.
Where: Finn Hill Middle School gymnasium.
When: Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Entry Fee: $6.00 for the Mountain Lion Mk. III kit.
Prizes: Several Laser Cut Peanut Scale Kits to choose from for the top 3 winners.
Here are the Contest Rules:
1. Mountain Lion Mk. III kit must be purchased ($6.00 per kit) and built in the Finn Hill Middle School gymnasium on the day of the contest. Limit 1 kit per contestant.
2. No prior building is allowed! (That way everyone comes to build and fly!!!)
3. The only modification allowed to the Mountain Lion Mk. III kit is the elimination of the wing tip doublers.
4. Minimum empty weight of the completed Mountain Lion Mk. III w/o rubber: 9 grams. Light models must be ballasted with clay to obtain the min. empty weight.
5. An 8 foot length of 3/32” wide rubber shall be provided to each contestant. No other rubber shall be allowed during the contest. Rubber motor width shall remain 3/32” wide and will NOT be stripped narrower. There are no restrictions on the length and weight of the rubber motor. Note: a short segment of plastic stirring straw may be placed on the motor to prevent the rubber knots from getting jammed between the motor stick and the prop shaft hook.
6. An unlimited number of official flight attempts are allowed for each contestant.
7. Contest ends at 12:00 o’clock noon on the day of the contest.
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8. This is a “No-Touch” contest. Timing starts when the model leaves the contestant’s hands and ends when the model touches anything, such as the floor, ceiling, beams, fan housings, basketball hoops, backboard, nets, etc.
9. Each contestant shall submit their highest flight time to the Contest Director prior to the 12:00 o’clock noon deadline.
10. Times shall be reduced to the nearest whole second, with fractions of seconds dropped per AMA Indoor Rules. For instance, 49.98 seconds would be reduced to 49 seconds.
We can talk more about this contest at the SAM 8 meeting, November 8th.
Regards, David Higgins
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BIG NEWS…..WHAT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!
THE SAM 8 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BANQUET IS NEAR!
GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST NOW!
Contact Will Tilse to RSVP (that means to let him know you’re
planning to be there!) The menu and pricing are below.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 206-631-9130
Make your selection for you and your ‘significant other’ and let Will
know ASAP!
As usual, SAM 8 will provide the wine for the tables. (meal and/or
dessert are on you!) Angelo’s takes cash and credit cards.
A gratuity will be added to your bill, as part of the package.
Mountain Lion Mk. III
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…and speaking of Finn Hill, there was some activity on October 13th….fun for lots of folks!
No comments, no captions……the pictures speak for themselves! (photos from Will Tilse)
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…don’t ask……..
…………………………….big kid………………..
…………………………………young kid………
Awards time………Dona will fill us in!
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OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES: Swap Meets and other esoterica…..
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2018-2019 Old Time, Free Flight, Control Line and Club Modeling Event Schedule
Date Event / Time / Location Activity/Location Contact
November 8th SAM 8 meeting at the Rainbow Auburn SAM 8
November 13th NW Skyraiders’ meeting at Denny’s Denny’s, Kent NWSR
November 18th SAM 8 Finn Hill Build and Flying Session Kirkland, WA SAM 8
December 1st NWSR Winter Swap Meet, at Denny’s Denny’s, Kent NWSR
December 15th SAM 8 Christmas Banquet Angelo’s – Burien SAM 8
December 11th NW Skyraiders’ meeting at Denny’s Denny’s, Kent NWSR
December 13th SAM 8 meeting at the Rainbow Auburn SAM 8
January 27th SAM 8 Finn Hill Build and Flying Session Kirkland, WA SAM 8
For additional Northwest FF and CL activity, see the following websites for more detail.
For SAM 8 activities, look on the SAM 8 Website, http://www.SAM8.org
For SAM National activities, look on the SAM Website, http://www.antiquemodeler.org/
For WMC activities, check on their website, WillametteModelersclub.weebly.com, or contact Bob Stalick at [email protected].
For NW Skyraiders’ activities, check on http://flyinglines.org, or [email protected].
For Museum of Flight, check on their website, www.museumofflight.org. Each first Thursday of the month is free admission.
Really Great SAM 8 meets every second Thursday each month the Rainbow Café in Auburn at 11:30 AM. Come join us for lunch!
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UPCOMING EVENTS: NWSR SWAP MEET NW MODEL HOBBY EXPO
…………………………………………………………………………………… ……check with the website for current details..
Bob Hunt gets an ‘official’ Greg Davis & Quaker Harper photo
Mark Sexton Harper photo
January 25, 26 and 27, 2019
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…and….local pre-estate ‘thinning’ sale…..
1 MERCO 35 Stunt, NIB (England’s answer to the Fox 35, but better done! $40
1 IRVINE 25 ABC CL (box says RC…what do they know??, ABC, w/muffler, run once. $80
1 IRVINE 25 SPORT, RC, w/muffler. Used but not abused…solid! $30
The lot for $120……or best offer! By Dave Gardner, [email protected], 425-793-1937
..and th-th-th-that’s all folks for this month!
See you at the meeting!
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Really Great SAM 8
LONG TIME FLYERS CLUB
On the web at http://www.sam8.org
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