Ya-Ka-Ama RC Field from the Air |
Saturday, 21 November 2015 |
Larry Gustafson
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015 |
We had a great turn-out for this morning’s work party at the new field. Our goal was to assemble the shade frames and a few other light jobs. The team had that done in less than an hour so we tackled installing all of the roof panels. 400 (maybe 4,000, wait a minute 4,000,000 ) screws later all three shade structures are fully assembled and ready for final placement. THANK TO EVERYONE who helped out this morning.
Here is a picture mid-way through today's work:
We will gather together again this Saturday October 17th from 8:00 – 12:00 to install the pit coverings and move the newly assembled shade structures. We will need many hands to maneuver the rolls of astro-turf into position. Please make every effort to join us on Saturday, many hands will definitely make this light work.
Now... even BIGGER NEWS!! We expect the new runway material to arrive next week. That means we can install it on Saturday October24th. SO, lets plan on it! We are installing US 230 Aeromodeling Fabric from US Fabrics. It comes in 300’ length rolls and as the name says it is designed for outdoor model runways. This will be easier to install than our previous runway material and offer a much better surface to go with our much better location. We will plan to install the runway on Saturday October 24th again starting at 8am.
Recap of Activities:
- Saturday October 17th 8AM-Noon work party – pits layout
- Saturday October 24 8AM RUNWAY work party
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Paul Gibson
WCF Vice President.
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Tuesday, 13 October 2015 |
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Brian Young and his father George we made great progress at our new site this weekend. Brian and his father along with three tractors were able to complete all the grading work for our new runway and pit area. Adam Clement and I also joined in on the fun, Adam put quite a few hours on the Roller smoothing out both surfaces. I can’t thank Brian and his father enough for their time and the use of their equipment.
We are now ready to begin re constructing our flying site. We are finalizing the purchase of new runway material. We can start putting together the shade and pit areas right away.
We would like to schedule a work party on this Wednesday the 14th to assemble the shade frames and maybe a few other ‘light’ jobs. We are also planning a full work party on Saturday to put the pits together and complete the shade roof installation. As soon as we get the date for delivery of the runway material we will schedule a date for installing it on our new site. We will start both work days at 8am.
Before you show up at the work parties PLEASE be aware of the following rules at the new site:
- No pets, no alcohol, no smoking are allowed on the property at any time.
- There is a posted 15 MPH speed limit on the driveway, there is designated parking.
- Please make sure you have your WCFlyer ID card available.
Looking forward to flying soon!
Paul Gibson
WCF Vice President.
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Thursday, 08 October 2015 |
Thank you to everyone who has helped prep and move from the old site. We had work parties last Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and have literally moved everything except the shed and a few minor pieces. We are well underway in our move to the new flying site but we still have a ways to go.
Here are the remaining activities to get us flying at the new site:
Adam and Brian Young are working on the grading and dirt work required to accommodate the runway and pit areas. The work should be completed very soon.
We have decided to replace our runway surface with new lighter and purpose built ground covering similar to other RC Flying fields. This will be a significant improvement in surface to go along with a significantly improved flying environment.
Once the ground work is done we will be scheduling a series of work parties to ‘put it all back together”. This is where you come in. We are all anxious to start flying again and get a look at our new home. As soon as possible we will let you know when the work parties will begin to lay down the new runway and reconstruct the pit and shade areas. The two most likely weekends for this work are October 17-18th and 24-25th.
I will be sending out more detailed information about the new site along with the notice for work parties. Right now there is nothing to see out there other than our pile of gear and we would like to keep it clear until the grading work is completed.
Before you show up at the work parties (The last have been more WORK than PARTIES, but now we are working on getting back in the air!) PLEASE be aware of the following rules at the new site:
- No pets, no alcohol, no smoking are allowed on the property at any time.
- There is a posted 15 MPH speed limit on the driveway, there is designated parking.
- Please make sure you have your WCFlyer ID card available.
We have open access to the field contingent upon being able to show our hosts that WCF members are on site.
There are virtually no obstructions at the new field and in my opinion it is the best flying field we have ever had. We are also putting a lot of work and money into moving into the new site so lets all remember and comply the few simple rules listed above and be a good partner with our hosts. If you can’t locate your ID card please make arrangements to get a new one from George Leap.
SO…..STAY TUNED!!!! With your help we will be back flying very soon! You will be very happy with our new home!!
Paul Gibson WCF Vice President |
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