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.
Newsletters On Line
You can choose to get either the Full Issue or a Text Version (no photos). Click on the "See Photo Gallery" link to see photos from each issue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
August Full Issue (645Kb)
No Flight Zone Defined. Fun Fly Set for Aug. 22. Membership Hits 105. Does Radio Control Flying Qualify as Exercise?
July Full Issue (778Kb)
Ticks Begone! French Drains Installed. Black Wire Syndrome Explained. Helpful Soldering Tips.
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.
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.
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!
Text Issue (no photos) (204Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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
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.
Text Issue (no photos) (191Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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.
Text Issue (no photos) (191Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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
November Full Issue (757Kb)
Tom "Rusty" Akin Passed Away. Field Clean Up Complete. Possible New Field Found. Half Moon Bay Review Article Reprinted.
Text Issue (no photos) (183Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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
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
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.
Text Issue (no photos) (183Kb) | See Photo Gallery
July Full Issue (772Kb)
Jake Learns a Lesson: Inspect Carefully. Check out the Radio Control Hall of Fame. Pix from June Fun Fly.
Text Issue (no photos) (196Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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
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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.