1. RCACF Flypaper The Official Monthly Newsletter
Remote Control Assoc of Central Florida
November, 2015
Cover photo: The votes are in. RCACF takes best in choice poll.
The votes are in, and in an on-line poll the RCACF came out as best in choice. Some of the categories were - Friendliest club members, ability to handle any sized aircraft from park fliers to giant scale jets. Other points to choose from were runway size and availability of shaded pit area for members to mingle and work on their aircraft.
Its pretty cool being part of a club that has only gotten better and better over the years. It’s kind of like a fine wine. This is a due to all the great members we have. The page went on to say that the friendliness and willing to help attitude made our club stand out amongst the rest.
Thanks to all of you that do your part in creating this excellent ambiance. Keep up the good work, play safe and of course, have fun.

2. President’s Corner John Foushi President Aloha, from Hawaii!
John Foushi  President    Al Marin  Vice President    Bill Wilson  Membership Chairman  Bill Freeland   Treasurer    Dave Sirak   Secretary  
Board Members/Officers
Walter Blanca   Facilities Chairman Jim Lackey  Chief Flight Instructor
TBA Safety Officer Barry Vaught   Photographer Michael Vivona    Webmaster 
President’s Corner
John Foushi President
Aloha, from Hawaii!
My wife and I are celebrating her birthday and our 53rd wedding anniversary on the island of Maui. We are having a great time. We are planning to go to the RC flying field to check it out.
Dues Reduction
An amendment to the Constitution has to be published in Appendix I of our by-laws regarding the changes to the membership dues and the annual dues for our elected officers. We will make these changes and they will be published in the Fly Paper and posted at the Information Center. Thanks to Don Prasky for his continued input in these matters.
By-Laws Update
In the next month or so, we will be updating our by-laws. There will be some changes and many items that no longer apply. Some additional verbiage is needed to include our field partner and the sharing of the field. After the updates are completed, the Board will review them. After the approval of the membership, the updated by-laws will be published.
Safety Officer
Eric Barnett has resigned his position as Safety Officer for personal reasons. We want to thank Eric for a job well done. We hope he continues to support our Club.
Safety Office Wanted We are seeking candidates for the position of Safety Officer for our Club. If you would like to have an entry position on the Board and support the safety of your Club, send your request by to:

3. Pylon Racing Event
Our membership has voted to host the National Pylon Race at our field. This event will require a lot of support from all our members. If you can help, please give your name to Fred Hale. Fred is putting a list together for Pylon Judges, Lap Counters, Set up and Cleanup, Fuel Attendant, etc. If you want to be part of an exciting event, come join us!
Gary Freeman Sr. will give us an update at our November 14 general meeting. Gary will provide more detail as to the number of pilots entering the race. Also, the benefits to the Club for hosting this event.
Work Party We had a great turnout of members for our October Work Party and the field looks great. Joe Hooker prepared some delicious “Pull-Pork Sandwiches with all the trimmings. We also erected a new Windsock purchased by our field partner, Riegl USA. Thank You, Jim! Also, the field has been cut for hay and has been bailed and removed. The field is now ready for the Pylon Racing Event.
 Executive Board Voting At our November 14 meeting, will be your last chance to get your name in for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Your name would have to be as a “Write-In” on the ballot, which you will be given at the meeting. At this time there will be write-in votes for Vice President between Brian Provost and Ramiro Villalobos. Also, write-in votes for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. So, please come out and hear the candidates and make your vote count.

4. Thanks to David Smith with At Home Lawn Mower Repair as he pressure washed the cement slabs in the Pitt area.  I wanted to be sure he received credit in the Fly Paper as he is not a club member and he did the work at no charge.  
Wow… Not even a club member and gave his time and effort to help us beautify our great club? How cool is that!
Be sure to visit his web site as they provide on site service for all makes and models of lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero turn mowers, pressure washers, generators and small outboard motors and all work is performed by a qualified technician with more than 20 years experience in small engine repair.

5. Bill Freeland Bill Freeland Treasurer
Your RCACF finances are in good shape. This means that with current membership we will be able to meet our quarterly rent payments for the near future. I was in NYC for vacation and got to witness a test run for the president to come to NYC. 2 transport heli's escorted by 3 Marine Ospreys. The flew directly overhead on landing approach. These things are huge, loud and very impressive. The sound they make is like no other. If you have never seen one up close, please make sure you get a chance to do so. There is usually a good chance one will show up at most Airshows in Florida.
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.
The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (company designation S-61) is an American twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft. A landmark design, it was the world's first amphibious helicopter and one of the first ASW rotorcraft to use turboshaft engines.[2]
Introduced in 1961, it served in the United States Navy as a key ASW and utility asset for several decades before being replaced by the non-amphibious Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk in the 1990s.
Bill Freeland

6. Halloween Night Fun Fly
Halloween Night Fun Fly was held last night (Halloween night) and was a great success. There were some 20 pilots flying everything from planes, to quads and even a ghost showed up to haunt the night. The moon held off rising which made for a nice dark sky to contrast the planes covered in LEDs. It added a whole new
dimension in RC flying. The temperature was perfect and a nice breeze kept off the mosquitoes, well.. we did have to use a little spray repellant, but nothing like it usually is at night.
Thanks to Dave Sirak for suggesting and CD’ing the event. I know that Dave and I both only expected a couple of people would show up, but to our surprise it was just the opposite. I think it was the idea of coming to the field when it wasn’t so
hot, or maybe just wanting to do something a little different.
Not only were members of the club here, but we also had visitors and spectators that either saw the fliers or saw the UFOs streaking across the sky.
The interesting picture to the left was a 30 second time laps of 3 planes having fun in the night. The picture above is a goblin that Dave Sirak made. It was lifted into the sky by his quadcopter.
Here are just some of the cool LED covered planes that graced the sky.
Can’t wait till next year!

7. Board Meeting: October 2015
Dave Sirak
Secretary
Board Meeting: October 2015
Call to Order 09:00
Brian Provost, Bill Wilson, Michael Vivona, Jim Lackey, Barry Vaught, Greg Foushi, Dave Sirak, Bill Freeland
Jerry O'Keefe planning a banquet early 2016
Reigel has purchased a new wind sock which will be installed at next work party on October 21.
Republic pitched to replace waste management business for dumpster services
Barry: will be bringing a license plate frame for purchase in the November meeting
Fred: Elections for 2016 will be held at November general membership meeting.
Nominations for 2016 elected offices were opened. Vice President between Brian Provost and Ramiro Villalobos. Other positions remain as is. Membership may elect to add a write in candidate for any elected board position at the November meeting.
Membership is encouraged to take or support a non-elected board position. (Maintenance, safety, flight training)
No model of the month was presented to membership
50/50 drawing of $35 won by Fred Hale
Graves Gift Card $20 won by Arnie Weiner
E-flite Night Visionaire won by Michael Vibilisco
Amendment to bylaws to reflect adjustment in dues has been posted on the website and in the information center
Financials for the club are in good shape. Reduction is dues will not have an negative impact on making budget.
Waste Management has changed some of their operations across the street. No impact to our operation but it appears the dump is expanding to the south.
Jim Lackey is providing flight instruction Tuesday's and Friday's –
Safety: Club has a safe month, First Aid kit as provided by has been placed in the information center.
Please secure and remove trash in clubhouse before locking up.
Gary Freeman Sr, made a presentation to hold a two day national pylon racing event on December 5th and 6th 2015 with a setup day for Friday December 4th. Club will receive $80.00 per entrant. Club will be asked to provide 20 volunteer workers.
Paper Ballot of 55 total votes 38 Yes 17 No, measure passes by majority and 2/3's margin.
Keith Bruno, Drone Academy USA delivered a presentation to the membership on current and expected UAS (drone) operations.
Shirts and hats are available for sale, offering a  hooded sweatshirt has been taken as a request for a cold weather garment.
Documents of IRS and AMA compliance were presented for review to membership for review.
Hay cutting of overgrown vegetation will be cut before the end of the year.
Financials are sound, reductions in membership dues will go into effect for 2016.
223 Total Member, 2 new members added since last meeting. Notices for 2016 renewals will go out in the mail before the November meeting. 3 New Members Introduced
Meeting adjourned 10:00

8. Barry Vaught Barry Vaught Photographer Hello Pilots.
It was great to see some RCACF members at 12 O’Clock High recently. Congratulations to Bob Fiorenze for taking home the Best Jet Award with his Black Bunny F-14.
Bob is shown here talking with Rich Ultravich, Nick Ziroli, and Arnold Marcus in the pits.
Support our great club.
Barry Vaught
RCACF Photographer

9. Monthly 50/50 Raffle
Congrats to Arnie Weiner as he won the 50/50 raffle at last months club meeting.
Looks to me like John (our most honored President) doesn’t want to let go if the cash.
Another great reason to come to your clubs monthly meetings. Not only will you be glad you got out of the house, but you might win some spending money for when you pass GravesRC on the way home.
Monthly Airplane Raffle
At last month’s meeting, Michael Gibilisco won an E-flight Night VisionAire.
This plane is specifically designed for sport pilots who want a 3D experience with more options. Based on the groundbreaking ParkZone® VisionAire design, the E-flite NIGHT VisionAire aerobat includes intense LED lights that give the internal structure a brilliant glow.
Make sure you attend on Nov 14th at 10AM to get your chance at the plane below.
Next Airplane Raffle
This month we have an exciting new plane to raffle off. It’s a multi-billion dollar X-Wing.
Sorry, but we were not able to purchase the raffle plane before this publication, but one thing I do know.. and, it’s NOT going to be the X-Wing fighter to the left. Only Luke Skywalker can fly one of those and we don’t have a billion dollars.
Make sure you attend the November club meeting to get your chance to win.
Next meeting is Nov 14th at 10 AM in our beautiful club house center field.

10. Guest speakers
Keith Bruno, Drone Academy USA delivered a presentation to the membership on current and expected UAS (drone) operations.
They provide instruction and guidance to companies that have the need to fly a UAV as part of their business and want to be legal. It’s not like flying a drone at our field, but many legal and liability concerns when used for such things like TV news, or Crop inspection. Any legit business wishing to make a profit in this new way must be prepared. Drone Academy is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and thorough UAV pilot training program.
Gary Freeman Sr, made a presentation to hold a two day national pylon racing event on December 5th and 6th 2015 with a setup day for Friday December 4th. Club will receive $80.00 per entrant. Club will be asked to provide 20 volunteer workers.
This has always been a great event. Ultra fast special designed airplanes streaking by at break-neck speeds. If you have never been out to see these amazing pilots do their thing, then you MUST come out and experience the thrill. The absolute best fun and exhilaration is being part of the ground or timing crew. Everyone that has ever worked this event has come away with the same reaction, and that was “WOW”. Please sign up to be there and help out. You won’t regret it.

11. Next general club meeting – November 14th 10AM
Michael Vivona
Webmaster/Chief Editor
With the year coming to a close you still have a chance to visit some Airshows fairly close to Central Florida. The weather is great and many lasting memories are made every time I go to see the crazy –awesome pilots do their perfected stunts across the sky. It never gets old and definitely gets your adrenaline pumping. So, get out a visit one of the venues below.
STUART AIRSHOW
November 1st Stuart, FL. (more info)
BLUE ANGLES HOMECOMING AIRSHOW
November 6TH – 7TH Pensacola , FL. (more info)
WINTER HAVEN Seaplane Festival & Parade
November 7TH Live music, beer, food, and more... Open to the general public. No admission fees. (more info)
AMERICAN HEROES AIRSHOW
November 7th Oviedo Mall, FL. Helicopter show (more info)
VALKARIA AIR FEST
November 7th – 8th Valkaria, FL. near Melbourne. (more info)
Next general club meeting – November 14th 10AM R C A F
A great big THANK YOU to everyone who supports our great club.
We could not do it without your continued help.
Have a wonderful day…
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