Old business:
Gold Leader program report by Frank. Made a visit to Boy Scouts at Camp Mataguay. Had a very good reception. Steve B took lots of pictures. Should help for next year’s program Gold Leader application with AMA.
Jim B talked about his visit to High Tech High and the activities. He made a presentation on RC equipment and how the components work.
Need to revisit Gold Leader in September to make sure we have everything needed for next years application.
PaulG PayPal update –it is up and running and all seems to be working well. Showed the printout and how it works. Discussed what action if any we should take to offset the added costs related to accepting PayPal. M. Neale brought up the fact that the costs could range up to $400/year depending o how many members use the service.
Jim B autonomous flight report. Reported on activities at the field. Tim talked about “area 51″and what the field looks like and a free flight event. Discussed some UAV tests he saw at the of a X8. Jim reports that there were autonomous flights at SEFSD. FrankG discussed his views on autonomous activities stating that while he is not opposed to operations that stay with in the field boundaries it is his view that the filed is too small for such operations.
Discussed rotor days at the bay and sponsors, costs and raffle prizes. SteveN presented a outline of what needs to be taken care of prior to the event. Discussed what events would be run as well as sponsors and personal involved. Approved up to $300 for getting raffle prizes for event. Motion made and approved. FrankG will arrange for raffle prizes with Discount Hobbies. Discussed the need first aid kit for trailer before rotor event. Discussed getting fire extinguishers for rotor event.
Safety report by Chuck reported that hovering over the runway is becoming a problem as reported by a club member. Frank discussed flight issues he has seen at the field. Frank said that the runway must be kept clear–no hovering for expended periods on the runway. The same no hovering rule apply to all types of “hovering”–helicopters, multicopters and fixed wing. In addition there was a discussion regarding a runway incident between two members. FrankG, JimB and SteveN all provided input. FrankG is talking to the parties involved to try and resolve things.
Runway condition report by JimB–all OK
PaulG report–we still have money! Passed out copy of treasurers report for review.
EMAC discussion by Tim–will hold event on the 27th as scheduled. Will see how things work out and see if we should host more events. There seems to be a problem in contacting Jeffery Kuehn—he has the scoring computer. Mike N said that we need to hold events as scheduled.
FrankG discussed Wounded Warrior program. TimA moved that club match any member donations on the flying on the 17th of August. Tim will run hot dog roast at the event. Try to get the word out to members to attend.
Discussed indoor flying and if we should continue supporting the activity. Jim said that some people flying at Mission Bay think there is little value to them. PaulG says we are due for a payment in August. Will ask if another day than Friday can be scheduled for next year since many people have other activities on Friday evenings.
Newsletter–still have one
Discussed trailer storage.–JimB will explore other storage options closer to the field and report back at the next meeting
Discussed possible added class to electro glide–Jim will review the proposed rules.
Fence proposal from Tim to redo the fence with chain link. Will take a look at options and discuss at future meetings. Costs expected to be between $2000-3000 depending on type of material.
Parking lot plan from TimA. WIll explore getting the ruts fixed. Cost est. to be $4000 if we pay for it. If we wait the city might do it at no cost when grindings become available.
Any other business–none
Next meeting the 21st of August 7pm
