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Contests & Fly-Ins
Here’s a complete round-up (PDF file) of Northern California contests, fly-ins, air shows and other events throughout the year.
Banquet Pictures
Check out the Photo Gallery for lots of pictures from the annual PCC Banquet. Highlights are posted in the Anything Goes area, with lots more in Events.
Discussion Forum
PCC now has a forum on the BayRC community of Northern California Flyers.
Dramatic Aerials
Enjoy huge versions of Roger Mihara’s aerial photos of the PCC airfield and its cliffs.
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.
2008 Newsletters
April Full Issue (722Kb)
Check Your Models for Wear and Damage. Dave Santana Places #2 in Combat Event. Label Your Tx and Planes. (Roster not available online.)
Text Issue (no photos) (200Kb) | See Photo Gallery
March Full Issue (725Kb)
Dream Machines Air Show April 27. Farewell Charlie Wajdak! Safety in the Hot Pit. A Bit of PCC History from Alonzo.
Text Issue (no photos) (221Kb) | See Photo Gallery
February Full Issue (554Kb)
Banquet Photos! Flight Deck Report from Harry’s Hofbrau. Improve Your Proficiency. Safe LiPo Battery Disposal.
Text Issue (no photos) (211Kb) | See Photo Gallery
January Full Issue (733Kb)
Ken Martinez and Jake Chichilitti elected President & Vice President. Pete Johnson takes on newsletter. Field BBQ kicks off new year. New LiPo regulations.
Text Issue (no photos) (193Kb) | See Photo Gallery
2007 Newsletters
December Full Issue (572Kb)
Vote in the December Election. Ken Martinez and Jake Chichilitti running for President & Vice President. Do not fly alone. Field wind speed indicator needs repair.
Text Issue (no photos) (53Kb) | See Photo Gallery
November Full Issue (609Kb)
Jerry Walsh passed away. PCC Elections coming up: consider how you might help the club. Hangar 9 TANGO 40 for raffle. Loctite tips from Brian.
Text Issue (no photos) (45Kb) | See Photo Gallery
October Full Issue (670Kb)
Passing of Anthony Fenton. Now is a great time to come flying. Wear your badge at the field. Eric Einarsson is S.A.D. Pumpkin festival is upon us: watch for traffic.
Text Issue (no photos) (58Kb) | See Photo Gallery
September Full Issue (816Kb)
Got ideas to improve contests? Keep visitors in visitors’ area. Dennis Lowery’s Mr. Mulligan. Roger Mihara aerial photo heli. Twin-engine Mako.
Text Issue (no photos) (46Kb) | See Photo Gallery
August Full Issue (1Mb)
Ken Martinez and Eric Einarsson win Livermore combat contest. Kirk Phaling’s Abstract Model Airplane Club. Paul Lum on spins, wing shapes and control surfaces.
Text Issue (no photos) (46Kb) | See Photo Gallery
July Full Issue (830Kb)
Joe White, Founder of J&M Hobby House. New Ken Martinez Combat Design. Brian on Battery Chargers and Gizmos.
Text Issue (no photos) (53Kb) | See Photo Gallery
Want an earlier issue of the PCC newsletter? You’ll find issues from 2000 to 2007 in the Newsletter Archive.
2008 Club Events
January
16
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
19
Annual Banquet at Harry’s Hofbrau
February
20
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
March
19
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
April
6
Spring Clean Up @ PCC Field
16
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
May
18
Cleanup Party, PCC Field
21
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
June
8
Model Tune-Up Clinic, 9:30 a.m. at PCC Field
18
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
July
16
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
August
20
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
September
14
Annual Club Picnic
17
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
October
15
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
November
19
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room — Nominations for new club officers
December
17
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room — Election of officers and Member of the Year