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Field News
The PCC Board of Directors is in discussions with a Half Moon Bay landowner who has a very promising piece of land he’s interested in renting to us. More details at the Nov. 19 meeting.
Dues Reduction
Until we have secured land for a new field, the PCC has voted to reduce annual dues to $20, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
PCC in the News
The Half Moon Bay Review featured the PCC in an Oct. 15 article headlined “Model airplane group shot down once again.”
We Need a Field!
We’re looking for a site of about 5-10 acres in Northern California where we can fly radio-controlled model aircraft.
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2008 Newsletters
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
June Full Issue (846Kb)
Jake on SAM 21. PCC Tractor RIP. Contest Reports. June 22 Fun Fly Events Explained by Marco. See Dennis’ Tiny Plane.
Text Issue (no photos) (211Kb) | See Photo Gallery
May Full Issue (630Kb)
Successful Work Parties. Dream Machine Report. Visiting Other Fields. Get Ready for June 22 Fun Fly! Inside the Website.
Text Issue (no photos) (227Kb) | See Photo Gallery
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
21
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
June
18
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
22
Fun Fly, 9:30 a.m. at PCC Field
July
16
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
August
20
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
23
PCC Barbecue at PCC Field
September
14
Annual Club Picnic
17
Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dave Chetcuti Room
October
4
Work Party @ PCC Field, 10 a.m.
5
Work Party @ PCC Field, 10 a.m.
11
Work Party @ PCC Field, 10 a.m.
12
Work Party @ PCC Field, 10 a.m.
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