Monthly Meetings

The PCC meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Dave Chetcuti Room, Millbrae Branch Library.


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Float Fly Photos

See Brian Chan's great photos from the PCC Float Fly at Lake Hennessey Saturday, Jan 30..

Banquet Photos

See fresh pictures from the January PCC Banquet in the Photo Galleries.

Frequency Pins

Always use a frequency pin, even if you're flying with a 2.4GHz radio. When you're not flying, leave your transmitter in the impound box.

RC Events Calendar

Here's a roundup of radio-control aircraft events in California, Arizona and Nevada.


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2010 Newsletters

March Full Issue (903Kb)

Many Events Planned for Oceana Interim Class. Storage Shed Moved Onto Pavers. PCC Rules Update in the Works. Matt's Review of Twisted Hobbys Vector 31.

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March 2010 Pictures

February Full Issue (1.2Mb)

Dennis Relives Banquet with a Big Round of Thank-Yous. Oceana HS Project Planning Continues. Lake Hennessey Float Fly Report by Jake. Matt's 78-inch Extra 300.

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February 2010 Pictures

January Full Issue (825Kb)

New Year's Resolutions. PCC Banquet Jan. 23. Float Fly Jan. 31. Time to Renew. Raffle Info. About the Newsletter. Flying in the Wind. Using Kitchen Appliances.

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January 2010 Pictures

2009 Newsletters

December Full Issue (1.3Mb)

Renew Now to Save $$$. PCC Banquet Jan. 23. How to Secure Your 2010 Bar. Glassing a Wing Center Section. All About Transmitter Modes.

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December 2009 Pictures

November Full Issue (972Kb)

Heli Show at Open House. PCC To Host High School Flying Class. 2010 Officer Nominations. Dues $75: Time to Renew. Let's Get Small. November Thoughts.

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November 2009 Pictures

October Full Issue (897Kb)

Now Is the Year's Best Weather. Got Some, Still Need Pavers. Swap Meet at October Meeting. Ray Granz's Wright Flyer. 101 Ways to Stop a Spinning Propeller.

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October 2009 Pictures

September Full Issue (757Kb)

Preflight your Airplane. Need Pavers for Shed Foundation. Matt's 3D Flying Intro. Beware Damaged Props. How To Adjust a Two-Needle Carburetor

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September 2009 Pictures

August Full Issue (645Kb)

No Flight Zone Defined. Fun Fly Set for Aug. 22. Membership Hits 105. Does Radio Control Flying Qualify as Exercise?

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August 2009 Pictures

July Full Issue (778Kb)

Ticks Begone! French Drains Installed. Black Wire Syndrome Explained. Helpful Soldering Tips.

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July 2009 Pictures

June Full Issue (536Kb)

Tick Advice. Phone Line Coming. POST OKs Field As Is. Grey Days Offer Good Flying. Jake on the Rewards of Building.

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June 2009 Pictures

May Full Issue (789Kb)

Greetings from Editor Brian Chan. Reports from Dream Machines & Fun Fly Events. PCC Yak 9-Building Project Underway. Phone Line for Field Pending.

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May 2009 Pictures

April Full Issue (634Kb)

Coming Up: Dream Machines & Fun Fly. Brian Chan Will Edit Newsletter. Roster Included in Printed Edition. Missing Persons: Help Us Find You!

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April 2009 Pictures

March Full Issue (471Kb)

Dream Machines Show Coming Apr. 26. Mark Heckman on School R/C Presentations. Fun Fly Scheduled for May 3. Wanted: Newsletter Editor.

Text Issue (no photos) (215Kb) | See Photo Gallery

March 2009 Pictures

February Full Issue (605Kb)

Richardson Field Opens Feb. 1. Dues Set at $65 to Support Field. Pilots Must Sign PCC Flying Rules. Club Needs Community Service Projects.

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February 2009 Pictures

January Full Issue (605Kb)

Lease Signed for New Field. Drain Installed & Grading Started. How Can We Contribute to the Community? $20 Dues - Contact Ellsworth! PCC Banquet Jan. 24.

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January 2009 Pictures

2008 Newsletters

December Full Issue (604Kb)

Outlook Good for New Field. $20 Dues - Contact Ellsworth! Election Time. Steve Atwater Passed. PCC Banquet Coming Jan. 24.

Text Issue (no photos) (211Kb) | See Photo Gallery

December 2008 Pictures

November Full Issue (757Kb)

Tom "Rusty" Akin Passed Away. Field Clean Up Complete. Possible New Field Found. Half Moon Bay Review Article Reprinted.

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November 2008 Pictures

October Full Issue (990Kb)

No More Flying! Clean Up Time. Jake on Loss of the Field. Next Meeting: Flea Market.

Text Issue (no photos) (209Kb) | See Photo Gallery

October 2008 Pictures

September Full Issue (810Kb)

Proposed PCC Rule Addition. Safety Guidelines. Field Reminders. Alonzo's Garage Giveaway. Brian's Silicone Adventure.

Text Issue (no photos) (196Kb) | See Photo Gallery

September 2008 Pictures

August Full Issue (945Kb)

VAPOR Indoor Pylon Racing. Jake Gets AMA Contest Director License. Watch Out for Ticks & Fires. Photos from Lake Hennessey Float Fly.

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August 2008 Pictures

July Full Issue (772Kb)

Jake Learns a Lesson: Inspect Carefully. Check out the Radio Control Hall of Fame. Pix from June Fun Fly.

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July 2008 Pictures

Want an earlier issue of the PCC newsletter? You'll find issues from 2000 to 2008 in the Newsletter Archive.



2009 Club Events

Calendar Help

Meeting dates in the Calendar—always the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30p.m.—are bold, outlined in red. Use the arrows to navigate to future months. (Today's date is bold, without outline.)

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Special Events
Float Fly

See a gallery of Brian Chan's great photos from the PCC Float Fly at Lake Hennessey Saturday, Jan 30.