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Newsletter Editor: Steve Janninck July 201 8
July Birthdays:
DAN FAREED
JOHN KANZIA
ALEXANDER LOCH
LARRY LISOWSKI
JOHN McINERNEY
Fun Fly "The Bomb Drop":
The JUNE Fun Fly the "The
Bomb Drop" was CD'd yet
another year by none other than
John Eggam. The challenge is
to remotely drop a bomb from
you airplane and get it as close
as possible to the iconic Flag
Pole. Scoring is as fol lows: 4
points if you are a master pilot
and hit the center. 3 points if you
are a really good pilot but have
slight accuracy problems. 2
points if you a good pilot and
just having a bad day. 1 point if
you drop a bomb anywhere on
the field and don't crash. 0
points if you watch your bomb
drop instead of watching your
airplane fly. The later seems to
happen every year! Pilots get 2
rounds at trying to hit the
bullseye. Highest score wins! A
third round is always a tie
breaker round.
The pilot meeting was called
at high noon and John was very
clear on the rules to keep things
fair and keep the pilots in the
game.
Round 1 was going great
unti l the last two pilots crashed
out. John Nowikowski hit the
wrong switch on his TX which
caused engine fai lure not the
bomb to drop, the stal l and
crash happened fast.
The weather on the Saturday
event was picture perfect! 1 7
club members showed up at the
field, and 9 pilots signed up for
the challenge.
John closed the field shortly
before noon to construct the
Bomb Drop area. The battle
scarred US Flag was repaired
from last year's event and the
banners, poles, and paint came
out to prepare the target zone.
Thank You Dan Lake for the
great DJI Mavic aerial photos!
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John made the decision to
move to airplane #2 after
investigating the devastation.
Rob West fel l to the fate of
watching the bomb drop and
took his eyes off of his plane for
a split second. There was a pile
of foam found nearby. Rob
threw in the towel at this point.
With Round 1 being
complete the pits were fi l led
with discussion as to the best
way to win Round 2. Strategies
were battled around! The 7
surviving had to all play their
cards correctly, the Kanzia's
were going to be very hard
to concur.
Round 2 began strong, yet
two more pilots met with fate
and had to exit the contest.
Bryan Gardner cl ipped the
landing gear off of his bird on
landing after his Round 2 drop.
I t looked like the plane just
dropped out of the air on west
end of the field on approach.
Bryan said al l was very fixable
and wil l be back in the air soon.
Matt Goethe's Beaver took a
crazy nose dive for some
unknown reason and started a
small ESC smoke fest mid field.
Matt tried to revive the patient in
the pits but it was not
recoverable. Rest in peace.
John Nowikowski decided to
get his standby T-28 ready to go
by instal l ing the bomb drop
mechanism from his Tundra that
tumbled. John took to the air
and it seemed as if the gyro
stabil ization was severely
overcompensating causing
control led fl ight to be extremely
challenging. Unfortunately
John's plane bit the dust within
inches of his standing position
on the fl ight l ine. That was
close call ! John won but the
plane lost.
Here we see John
contemplating on the repair of
both of his contest entries. Hats
off to John for never giving up.
We ended up with a tie for
3rd place so a Bomb Drop Off
3rd Round took place between
Dan Lake and John Kanzia.
Dan put the Timber to the task.
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John Kanzia put the HK Tundra
in his barrel and shot Dan out! A
great effort by both pilots!
The Winners l ist is as fol lows:
1 st Place - Mark Kanzia with 8
Points. (2 Bullseyes!) Nice work
Mark! Hobby King Tundra.
2nd Place - Anthony Majdich
with 6 Points. Very focused
target attemps for sure! Nitro
Powered Blue Max.
3rd Place - John Kanzia with 4
Points and a Tie Breaker
winning 3 pointer! Way to go!
The Club greatly thanks John
Eggam for his efforts over al l
these years with CDing this
event. We all look forward to a
very fun flying day when this
event gets on the calendar.
THANK YOU JOHN!
Mark Kanzia's picture perfect
4 Point Bullseye with the
Hobbyking Tundra. Perfect
height, al ignment, and drop! We
all need to take lessons from
Mark.
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The The Bomb Drop
Contestants and their Planes:
Howard Venable
Dan Lake
Anthony Majdich
Matt Goethe
Bryan Gardner
John Kanzia
Mark Kanzia
John Nowikowski
Rob West
Anthony's 2nd Place 3
Pointer!
John Kanzia's 3rd Place tie
breaker 3 Pointer!
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"NEW" 201 8 Calendar of Events
Checkerboard RC Club:January 1 Field 1 0:00amJanuary 1 8 Club Mtg. 7:00pmFebruary 1 5 Club Mtg. 7:00pmMarch 1 5 Club Mtg. 7:00pmApril 1 9 Club Mtg. 7:00pmMay 1 7 Club Mtg. 7:00pmMay 1 9 Fun FlyJune 21 Club Mtg. 7:00pmJune 23 Fun FlyJuly 1 9 Club Mtg. 7:00pmJuly 21 Fun FlyAugust 11 Model Aviation DayAugust 1 6 Club Mtg. 7:00pmAugust 1 8 Fun Fly:September 20 Club Mtg. 7:00pmSeptember 23 Picnic 1 2:00pmOctober 1 8 Club Mtg. 7:00pmNovember 1 5 Club Mtg. 7:00pmNovember 1 8 Chil i Fly 1 2:00pmDecember 21 Mtg @ Mothers
JJuunnee CClluubb MMeeeettiinngg -- SShhooww aanndd TTeell ll
Howard Venable gave us
a great breakdown on his
new Tower Hobbies Uproar
ARF V2 powered by an OS
46 SF. Howard's signature
red stripes really make the
airplane look sharp. Model
Airplane News wrote an
article back in Nov.1 7 about
the airplane, with great
reviews! We look forward to
seeing this one at the field for
sure.
Specifications:
Wingspan: 47.6 in
Wing Area: 630.8 in²
Wing Loading: 1 6-1 7 oz/ft²
RTF Weight: 4.6-4.7 lb
Length: 48.1 in
Requires: 4+ channel radio
with 4-5 channel receiver, 4-5
mini servos with 50 oz.-in.
(min.) torque,
2-stroke .46 engine – OR –
42-50-800kV brushless
motor, 80A ESC, 4S 1 4.8V
3300-4000mAh LiPo battery
and charger
David Holek showed us his
kit Built Sig King Kobra with a
crazy high RPM 2 Stroke on
the nose with tuned pipe
exhaust. One great feature that
the engine has is a servo
control led mixture adjustment.
No need to get those fingers
anywhere near the spinning
prop. Nice work David, it was
fantastic to hear about the
enjoyment of the build!
Specifications:
Wingspan 58 in
Wing Area 700 sq in
Weight 7.5 lb
Wing Loading 25 oz/sq ft
Radio Required 4-Channel
Engine: 2-Stroke .60 cu. in.
Howard's Uproar at the field
ready for fl ight.
Mark Kanzia brought in an
E-fl ight UMX YAK 54 and two
days later had it flying
backwards into the wind at the
field! I bet it fl ies nice in parking
lots too!
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ILLINOIS
8/1 9/201 8 -- Riverdale, IL (C) BIG BIRD FLY IN. Site: Kickapoo Woods. John Spencer CD PH: 708-
403-71 84 Email : pbs1 [email protected]. Visit: chicagomodelmasters.org. Sanction
#1 8/1 500. Location; 1 44th & Halsted, Riverdale IL. 9 am to 2 pm. $1 0 landing fee, cook
tent. Registration 9 am. Sponsor: CHICAGO MODEL
8/25/201 8 -- Blue Island, IL (C) OPERATION HONOR. Site: Memorial Park. Ronald Wegrzyn CD PH:
708-478-8858 Email : [email protected]. Sanction #1 8/1 797. Sponsor:
SUBURBAN AEROCLUB OF CHICAGO
8/25/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Champaign, IL (C) BARN STORMERS OVER CHAMPAIGN. Site: 361 6
Bloomington Rd. Daniel Kemphues CD PH: 21 7.359.9829 Email : [email protected].
Visit: ccrcc. info. Sanction #1 8/51 0. Location; 2.5 Miles West of Mattis Ave on US 1 50.
Sponsor: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY RC CLUB
8/25/201 8 -- Morrison, IL (C) FLY N SWAP. Site: Rockwood State Park. James Lench CD PH: 81 5-
622-3630 Email : [email protected]. Visit: mmafrc.org. Sanction #1 8/1 438. Need some
cash for the winters project? Come join us for our 5th Annual fly in and Swap meet.
Open flying and sell ing al l day. Food available on site. Registration at 9am, $1 0
landing/sel l ing fee. Rain date 8/26. Sponsor: MORRISON MODEL AIRCRAFT
8/25/201 8 -- Roscoe, IL (C) FLOAT FUN FLY & ELECTRIC BOATS FUN FLOAT. Site: Chickery Ridge
Lake. Orv Steinmetz CD PH: 81 5-708-8042 Email : skyhawker6@gmail .com. Visit:
rockvalleyrcflyers.com. Sanction #1 8/593. We have access to a beautiful lake with
gentle sloping banks. Bring your canopy and chair. Beverages for sale. Quick food
places nearby or brown bag it. Landing fee $5. AMA required. Sponsor: ROCK VALLEY
RC
8/25/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Sugar Grove, IL (AA) WINDY CITY SPEED BASH. Site: Aurora Municipal
Airport. Wil l iam Hughes CD PH: 630/736-6036 Email : wil l [email protected].
Sanction #1 8/11 80. Sponsor: TREE TOWN MODELAIRES
INDIANA
8/1 8/201 8 -- New Haven, IN (C) 36TH ANNUAL MONSTER MASH. Site: Club Field. A Booth CD PH:
260-31 2-31 85 Email : rcflyer39@hotmail .com. Visit: flyingcircuits.org. Sanction
#1 8/1 082. 36th Annual Monster Mash Fun Fly for aircraft wingspan of 60" and above.
All types of aircraft and jets. Asphalt and grass runways are available with new concrete
runout. Entry fee is $1 0 which includes lunch. Also included is tai lgate swap Sponsor:
FT WAYNE FLYING CIRCUITS INC
8/1 8/201 8 -- Wheeler, IN (C) FLYING FLEA MARKET. Site: Rainford Field. Stanley Zolodz CD PH:
21 9.776.1 652 Email : sjzolodz@hotmail .com. Sanction #1 8/656. Tailgate flea market
starts at 9am. Cost $5 per person. Open flying starts at 1 0AM. Food on site. Come fly
and sell with us! Rain date, if needed, August 1 9. Sponsor: MIDWEST SUNDOWNER
FLYING CLUB
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INDIANA cont.
8/22/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Winamac, IN (C) OUTTA SITE AEROTOW. Site: Ralph Braun Field. Timothy
Redelman CD PH: 21 9-688-3984 Email : redelman1 7@gmail .com. Visit:
winamacaeromodelers.org. Sanction #1 8/1 307. Come help us celebrate the l ife of
Miroslaw Zakowany, He was the driving force in the Winamac Outta site Aerotow! I ts
gonna be tough without him this year. We have an excellent 1 8 acre facil ity surrounded
by corn and soybeans and booming
8/24/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Muncie, IN (AAA) RJK'S FREE FLIGHT FOLLIES. Site: 51 61 E Memorial Dr.
Rudy Kluiber CD PH: 21 6-226-6838 Email : [email protected]. Sanction #1 8/1 207.
Events; 1 01 -1 04, 1 09, 1 1 0, 1 20, 1 28, 1 60, 1 61 , 1 65 CAT I I I (JSO), 1 08, 1 24, 1 40, 1 42
CAT I I I (JR,SO). Plus; 1 /4A Nos, 1 /2A Nos, A Nos, B Nos, C Nos, 0200OT, E-20, OT
Rbr cabin, Nos rubber, OT A Pylon, OT A Cabin, OT B/C Pylon. Sponsor: NORTHERN
OHIO FREE FLIGHT ASSN
8/25/201 8 -- Morristown, IN (C) TOYS FOR TOTS FLY IN. Site: Blue River Air Park. Stephen Woods
CD PH: 31 7-460-9985 Email : [email protected]. Visit: indyrcmodelers.com.
Sanction #1 8/893. Location; 1 Mile West of Morristown. 1 0am-6pm, Landing fee $1 0 or
1 toy. All toys and proceeds received wil l be given to the Marine Corp League of
Morristown for distribution. Sponsor donated pilots raffle, pi lots receive 5 tickets.
Sponsor: INDIANAPOLIS RC MODELERS
8/25/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Muncie, IN (AA) 5TH ANNUAL BRODERSON FAI CHALLENGE. Site: 51 61
E Memorial Dr. Greg Simon CD PH: 248-363-8205 Email : [email protected].
Sanction #1 8/1 357. Sponsor: DETROIT BALSA BUGS
8/25/201 8 -- Uniondale, IN (C) ANNUAL SWAP MEET & FUN FLY. Site: 1 340 W 800 N PSP Field.
Andrew Fracica CD PH: 260.755-5257 Email : [email protected]. Visit:
huntingtoncountymodelers.com. Sanction #1 8/899. We have over 800' of space for
tables and canopies. Event starts 9am, set up is at 7:30am. All are welcome! Flying
begins at 9:30am and goes all day. Lunch and beverages available starting at 11 am.
Door prizes and 50/50 ticket are available. Sponsor: HUNTINGTON COUNTY
MODELERS CLUB
8/30/201 8 - 9/2/201 8 -- Muncie, IN (C) INDIANAWARBIRD CAMPAIGN. Site: 51 61 E Memorial Dr.
Dennis Crooks CD PH: 765-739-6842 Email : [email protected]. Visit:
indianawarbirdcampaign.com. Sanction #1 8/244. Giant Scale Warbird & Classics event
that drawing pilots of across the country. Open Flying, Noon-time airshow, event
merchandise, raffles, food.
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WISCONSIN
8/1 6/201 8 - 8/1 8/201 8 -- Fond U Lac, WI (C) WARBIRDS & CLASSICS OVER THE MIDWEST. Site:
Club Field. Paul Hohensee CD PH: 262.707-7635 Email : [email protected].
Visit: midwestwarbirds.com. Sanction #1 8/681 . Southwest of Fond du Lac, WI. For giant
scale Warbirds, giant scale pre 1 960 Aircraft and giant scale mil itary turbine aircraft .
Board Members:
President: Anthony Majdich [email protected]
Vice-President: Steve Janninck [email protected]
Treasurer: Steve Janninck [email protected]
Director: Dave Kucan [email protected]
Safety: Kim Kraft [email protected]
Mail ing Address:
CHECKERBOARD RADIO CONTROL CLUB INC.
P.O. BOX 391
Forest Park, IL 601 30
Meeting Location: Flying Field Location:
FOREST PARK COMMUNITY CENTER MILLER MEADOWS
7640 JACKSON BLVD. 21 75 S 1 ST AVE
FOREST PARK, IL 601 30 FOREST PARK, IL 601 30
*Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of *Access at “1 st Ave cut off
the month at 7:00pm Road” South side of Mil ler
Meadow
Visit & Contact us at:
Official Club Website:
www.checkerboardrc.club
Photo Page
www.fl ickr.com/photos/thecheckerboardrcclub
General Email:
Newsletter Email:
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Non-compliant aircraft may fly only after sanction times. Food and soft drinks served.
Sponsor: FOND DU LAC AEROMODELERS ASSOCIATION
8/1 9/201 8 -- Fond Du Lac, WI (C) FOND DU LAC FUN FLY. Site: Wellnitz Field. Douglas Yaroch CD
PH: 920.484.6022 Email : adaero540@gmail .com. Visit: fdlaa.com. Sanction #1 8/811 .
This is an open fun fly to al l size models. Come fly and enjoy the pristine 1 320' grass
runway. Food and refreshments available. Primitive camping on grounds. AMA
membership required. Sponsor: FOND DU LAC AEROMODELERS ASSOCIATION
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Buck Knob Field. Michael Zaborowski CD PH: 71 5-450-9889 Email :
[email protected]. Sanction #1 8/1 024. $20 Landing fee, on site camping, room
for trai lers, 3000' grass runway, float pond on site, overnight storage. Sponsor:
WESTERN WISCONSIN MODELERS ASSOCIATION
8/25/201 8 - 8/26/201 8 -- Hilbert, WI (C) END OF SUMMER RC AIRCRAFT FUN FLY. Site: Club Field.
Eric Schultz CD PH: Email : ekaschultz@gmail .com. Visit: calumetflyers.com. Sanction
#1 8/91 2. Location; W2324 Ott Rd. Public welcome, free admission. Food and drink
available. Open flying 9am-3pm. $5 Pilot fee, AMA membership required. Flying 8/25,
rain date 8/26. Sponsor: CALUMET FLYERS INC
8/25/201 8 -- Menomonee Falls, WI (C) CHARITY FLY IN. Site: Club Field. Christopher Milbauer CD
PH: 41 4-750-2740 Email : [email protected]. Visit: flyingelectrons.com. Sanction
#1 8/1 568. Open flying for al l AMA members. All RC aircraft welcome. Flying 9am-2pm.
$5 Pilot fee. Spectators welcome. $5/car. Refreshments available. Raffle for pilots and
spectators. Rain date 8/26. Sponsor: FLYING ELECTRONS INC