RE: New MXS-R
With the airplane inverted on on a stand/table, cowl off and mufflers on, make a template with heavy paper (like a file folder). Remove the mufflers and install the cowling and mark the muffler cut-outs. Here are some photos using this method on another airframe. [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/N726AC/TBM%20Stuff/100_1037.jpg[/img] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/N726AC/TBM%20Stuff/100_1040.jpg[/img] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/N726AC/TBM%20Stuff/100_1048.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 7/18/2012 5:41 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: New MXS-R
The cowl venting is fine.
Posted on: 7/17/2012 12:12 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158840

RE: New MXS-R
Did you mount your rudder servos in the tail,, direct drive? If so you will be fine with cans. If you did the pull-pull rudder then a little ballast hidden in the stab tube works well too. Don't be too concerned about a couple ounces of lead.
Posted on: 7/14/2012 1:11 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155159

RE: New MXS-R
It is about time you started that build !!! [:D] I have not done any sound testing, but can are much quieter than stock muffs. I have a MX-2/DLE-111 on cans (nice) and the MXS-R/DLE-111 on stock mufflers (naughty). TonyG
Posted on: 7/13/2012 5:30 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154333

RE: 100cc MX2
I might have the 50cc version available also. [;)]
Posted on: 5/28/2012 2:36 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097662

RE: 100cc MX2
Same set up as the MXS-R. The canisters are 'Chinese with hard headers. The headers have been replaced with flex headers.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 10:42 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097420

RE: EF YAK 88 with DA-50 needs more power?
[quote]ORIGINAL: exeter_acres our favorite prop on the OP's setup is a Mezjlik 23x8...... and yep.. a set of pipes are nice! [/quote] This guy should be pretty familiar with that plane,, listen. [;)]
Posted on: 2/18/2012 8:53 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10964471

RE: FX3D V
Time is getting near ! [:D] Take a break from a cold, dreary winter and come shake off the cob webs with some nice Florida weather. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1h8F-oks73U]YouTube video link here[/link]
Posted on: 2/17/2012 6:59 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10963018

"Win it and Fly it "
This year at the fifth annual FX3D event at GatwayRC in Jacksonville Florida, we are giving away an complete "Win It And Fly IT" 50cc MXS-R. Proceeds benefit the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief fund. More info here, [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h8F-oks73U]FX3D Grand Prize[/link]
Posted on: 2/9/2012 6:15 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10952038

FX3D V
FX3D, a premier season opening event will be held at Gateway RC in Jacksonville Florida February 23ed-26th. [link=http://gatewayrc.org/events/]Gateway RC[/link] Proceeds from this event benefit the Children Of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund. [link=http://www.cfsrf.org/]CFSRF[/link] The Grand Prize will be a complete 50cc "Win it and Fly it" EG MXS-R. Everything for this airplane has been donated by very generous vendors, distributors and even a couple of individuals with a total value exceeding $3,400 ! James Z from On Air RC [link=http://www.onairrc.com/]On Air RC[/link] has produced a nice promo video highlighting the grand prize. Please take a look! [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h8F-oks73U]GRAND PRIZE ![/link]
Posted on: 2/9/2012 6:04 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10952018

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
The above was posted at 1:43 pm Eastern Standard Time. [:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2011 6:12 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10820074

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCFlyerDan No one ''told me'' to post the letter. I asked if I could, since it is public knowledge of the Club,[/quote] I laughed at this part! Did you really have to ask? BTW, the original letter actually says "suspended", the latest one say "ejected". Here is an actual paragraph from the last letter. "The Board wishes it to be known that it was the General Club Membership who ejected you from the Club for the 2011 year - please restudy the letter dated March 18, 2011 which was sent to you via snail mail and email in March 2011 - it is only the General Club Membership who can reinstate you and this can only happen if you request a chance to address the Club Membership in January 2012." Also noted was there was no indication who put forth the motion to suspend (eject?) my membership or seconded it, highly unusual in the meeting minutes where motions and seconds have names. I find the anonymity rather cowardly. [quote]ORIGINAL: RCFlyerDan to show your [u]supporter[/u] on here what the Club is doing about you and the issues you have created for Management to deal with and waiste their time on you. How is a letter to you an ''Untruth?''! Good luck at that January meeting Tony! There is a bet on here that you won't show. How is your inventory selling to the Club members? [/quote] I created an issue?? Looks like I exposed an issue. Also is your comment about "my inventory" an attempt to discredit my business? Is it that personal to you and the BOD? On another note, again Joe your comments are entertaining, not helpful in any way, but entertaining.
Posted on: 11/19/2011 10:43 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10819524

RE: Pilot RC 47% Decathlon
Nice quality, I have an early one. They are built much lighter now. The DA or DLE 170 will be plenty of power,,,,, the ZDZ 210 works well too. ;) [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/N726AC/100_1482.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 11/13/2011 3:00 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10810303

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCFlyerDan To RCKen! I have seen you close down forums for less. Please close this arguement. It is truly over. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. [/quote] Nice try.
Posted on: 10/25/2011 11:33 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10782010

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Uh,,,, this part. Someone is feeding you information, I don't recall seeing you there. [quote]ORIGINAL: RCFlyerDan OK Guys following this forum!! Can you believe that the OP has now gone and begged the President and BOD to come back into the Club and have all of this forgotten and swept under the rug?? He is using Black Mail about this Forum against the Officers and BOD to get back into the Club. Also, it is the members of the Club that voted you out. You did pay late, or you wouldn't be in this situation, remember, you were 49 days past due? We can go back in the forum, but I am really tired of this discussion. You have posted everything else from the minutes of the Club, but your forgot the letter to you showing that it isn't Ed who isn't the only one against having you as a member, the WHOLE BOD, and the membership have stated their feelings on this subject and voted you out to start with, and I can't speak for the whole membership, but I was there the night they voted you out. You have angered a lot of guys at this field, who really don't care to associate with you anymore. [/quote]
Posted on: 10/25/2011 11:22 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781992

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Dan, you have proven that you are once again a victim of the propaganda machine. When you post untruths, because someone tells you to, it only reinforces that you are being used. Dennis, heaven forbid the day that club members, not just myself, have to endure the controlling dictatorship of an egotistical, power hungry club president and [i]his[/i] appointed BOD. Also, what percentage of the 300+ makes up a majority? 10? 20? (including the bod) LOL BTW, did anyone even read post #925?
Posted on: 10/25/2011 11:03 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781955

RE: DLE 170 what is the best prop size to run
I have had great results with the Falcon 30X13 Wide. [;)]
Posted on: 10/22/2011 4:30 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10777915

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Well Mike, you said a mouth full there. First of all, I did pay my dues BEFORE the late fee was date, so the question is did I actually pay late? I don't think so (why have a date for a late fee?) Also looks like I am "crossways" with the supporters of the current regime, not the club members, that was an unfounded statement . I was a member before the current president and board were there and I be there when they are gone. The previous term limits, that were removed by the current president, protected members from this kind of dictatorship. "Clean up my act"?? Do you really think voicing my concern about the BOD abusing privileges and members is dirty? Really ? "Keep my mouth shut" ??? I can't "fall in line and follow all of the other minions off the cliff". The issue is not me 'attacking', but the president and board abusing their privileges/power. RoO was a template for meetings,,, then I heard the previous VP shout at a meeting "I DON"T CARE ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION" ( he really did!). Been a rapid downhill slide since then My previous comment about the time stamp stems from the "impulsive" actions of the BOD and president. I was at the 'field' when the president approached and asked "what do you want?" I was actually impressed with the willingness to open communications. I stated that an open membership, no strings attached was all I wanted and that was somewhat agreed upon by the majority of the board that was there along with the president. In exchange, this thread would end. I then get another 'nasty' letter from the BOD totally opposite from our conversation. The president knew and acknowledged that I had posted that AM. It looks like the BOD/president got 'crossways' thinking I had posted here after that conversation. If you look at the time stamp,,,it proves otherwise, unless you have not adjusted the board time to your local time zone. This board operates on GMT or Zulu time. Last I looked the east coast of the US is GMT -5 hours. I know, it is really complicated... There is even a tab to adjust your local time settings (under "my account' then 'forum settings"). To base a negative, 'knee jerk' response on such a stupendous blunder is typical of this group. I am not going away, this club will someday be fun again for all.
Posted on: 10/16/2011 6:05 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10768620

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Wow, an airplane topic! Cool![;)] Can anyone explain the time stamp on a post?
Posted on: 10/12/2011 7:38 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10761368

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
I would like to ask anyone to disprove my allegations. Prove me wrong. The 'slanderous' information I deleted is public record information pertaining to a CCRSH board member who is now an AMA District V AVP. I was asked to remove that by a respectable CCRSH board member. This person must be the source for Jose to pen such a 'missive', Jose actually told me he doesn't read these forums. The purpose to post [i]both[/i] letters is to show the bias presented by the AMA District V VP and the CCRSH board. As to who is "running the show", I am actually indifferent. But, I would like to see whoever that is be responsible for their actions. When the club presidents shout to a member "you don't need to know" when asked about an issue concerning club funds, it raises questions. Again Dan, you put forth a personal attack rather than acknowledging/addressing the issues. Denial doesn't solve problems.
Posted on: 10/2/2011 6:18 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10744665

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
The latest news involves the AMA District V VP. I wrote to the AMA questioning the requirements for a club to to hold the title of "Gold Leader Club". One of the requirement is "Open to all AMA members". My question was forwarded to the AMA District V VP. His reply to me is as follows; Note, this was published on the club website and e-mailed to club members. Apparently my reply, which follows, was either not forwarded to the CCRSH BOD or they chose not to make it known to the general membership. Dear Mr. Greene: I am writing you because a persistent issue, between you and the CCRSH has been brought to my attention. It seems that you did not get satisfaction from our conversation as to the Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks and the resolutions, they, as a sanctioned AMA club, have taken against your membership in such named body. I would like to reiterate what it is that the AMA is. The AMA is: World's largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 150,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. Self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity. Organization open to anyone interested in model aviation. Official national body for model aviation in the United States. AMA sanctions more than 2,000 model competitions throughout the country each year, and certifies official model flying records on a national and international level. Organizer of the annual National Aeromodeling Championships, the world's largest model airplane competition. Chartering organization for more than 2,500 model airplane clubs across the country. AMA offers its chartered clubs official contest sanction, insurance, and assistance in getting and keeping flying sites. The voice of its membership, providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications Commission, and other government agencies through our national headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. AMA also works with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered clubs. An associate member of the National Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of all aviation activity, as the only organization which may direct U.S. participation in international aeromodeling activities. Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 (765) 287-1256 – Business (765) 289-4248 – Fax (800) 435-9262 – Membership Services http://www.modelaircraft.org If you notice what we are, you’ll also notice what we are not. We are not an arbitration board. We do not get involved in club politics and much less in-between a club member and his personal agenda against a club leader, this per your e-mail correspondence with the AMA dated August 19, 2011, sent at 4:42 PM. “I am writing to you asking the qualifications for being a Leader Club. One of the specification I see is the the club must be open to all AMA members. I also see the the Cape Coral R/SeaHawks is listed as a Gold Leader Club, referencing Model Aviation, September 2011. As an AMA member, I have been singled out and denied admission to this RC Airplane club by its' president and therefore am questioning "Leader Club" status. When a club is lead by a bigoted president with a personal agenda to fill,,, at the expense of a (relatively) long time AMA member, It makes me question the "Leader Club" status. My local AMA rep was of little help. The club is question is full of great people and is a wonderful facility, but is unfortunately controlled a dogmatic, arrogant leader. Until things change, I strongly question the Gold Leader Club status.� The fact is that this club, the Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks, is open to all AMA members! You have had a few adverse things to say about this club on the public forums of the internet and the leadership of the club believes that it has caused irreparable damage to the image of the club. They have kept all of the records of your actions and have made a decision based on your record, again, I say, your record. “As of this date, any member of the general public wishing to fly at Seahawk Park has two options. They can either join the R/Seahawks Flying Club or they must pay the City user fee of $15.00 plus a maintenance fee of $55.00. In the latter case, these people will be required to have a test flight conducted by an R/Seahawks Club officer and are not permitted to participate in any R/Seahawk Club activities.� This is a direct quote from the Memo of Understanding between the CCRSH and the City of Cape Coral. It is the prerogative of the CCRSH (Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks) to allow or deny membership to anyone, this is the same for all AMA sanctioned clubs. That is why most clubs offer new members a probationary membership. This is a great tool to study each new individual to see if they will fit into the particular club’s agenda and purpose. As a representative of the AMA, I am tasked with keeping our mission statement and our vision on the forefront of the hobby, I will help every club in my district to achieve this and will not get involved in the politics of running their clubs. The CCRSH has contacted me with a formal complaint of harassment against you. By this missive I am asking you, with all due respect, to cease and desist your attacks on the leadership of this club, both personal and in public, where your actions are detrimental to the image of the AMA to those that are a part of the organization, and to the CCRSH club, one of the best community active clubs in the country. Your continued actions against the club, the AMA and myself will only lead to further complications and it would not benefit you. I have spoken to you on various occasions, and you left an impression on me that you are an intelligent individual. Please do what you know is the correct thing to do, personal vendettas will not solve this problem, which I might add, you brought upon yourself with the CCRSH. Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 (765) 287-1256 – Business (765) 289-4248 – Fax (800) 435-9262 – Membership Services http://www.modelaircraft.org As your representative in this district I listened to your complaint and I spoke with the leadership of the CCRSH in order to gain a foothold on the ins and outs of the situation. I was presented with the evidence of what you posted on the internet. I did not tell them what to do nor did I tell you what to do. However, when you write correspondence with the AMA about any issue, it will be forwarded to me, the elected district leader, again, that represents you. Since you mentioned that “My local AMA rep was of little help.� I am writing you this missive. This record will be kept and will also be forwarded to the CCRSH as evidence that I have corresponded with you, about their complaint against you, of harassment. In your service, Jose R. Soto District V, Vice President AMA 2105 Contest Director Leader Member My unanswered reply was, Jose Soto Jose, in reply to your letter dated 8/31/2011. I am sorry that you feel offended. I came to you with an issue that was not solvable on a local level. You, as a regional representative of the AMA merely placated me but hardly acknowledged the issue at hand. That is the reason of my statement that you “were of little help�, please don’t take that as a personal attack on you or the AMA. The issue at hand is the ethics and morals of a president of an RC club that is operating under the AMA banner. After witnessing gross neglect of the Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks club’s bylaws and constitution, witnessing and being a victim of verbal abuse by the same club president and a board member, I posted comments on a public forum (RCUniverse). There was no club forum or club roster available to general members to voice ones’ concern. This is about mass abuses of power by a corrupt model airplane governing body and the retaliation against that member/citizen who spoke out against them. Your refusal to acknowledge this is perplexing. The “Memo of Understanding� is not a resolution to this issue. To quote you Jose, “You have had a few adverse things to say about this club on the public forums of the internet and the leadership of the club believes that it has caused irreparable damage to the image of the club. They have kept all of the records of your actions and have made a decision based on your record, again, I say, your record.� I have not said anything adverse about the club, just the opposite in fact. I maintain that the club and members are wonderful. I have been critical of the leadership of the club for above reasons but not the membership. Everything I posted is factual and is still on the RCU website. You can read it for yourself and see all of the ‘evidence’, I suggest you do so before forming such a strong opinion. Nothing I posted was slanderous or in violation of the club constitution and by-laws. The fact that the club president and board find my comments embarrassing only confirms my proclamation. It is their unethical actions I exposed. The club president/board, instead of justifying their actions, singled me out and rejected my membership application and suspended my membership. The purpose was to deny me the use of the facility which is located on a City owned park. The claim was that I attacked the club. The term for this is ad hominem. Attacking one’s character rather than answering his argument. The charge that I caused “irreparable damage to the club image� is subjective and has been a slow progression for several years under the leadership of the current president. I do not believe I am to blame for that. I came to you Jose, an elected AMA representative, for a fair and unbiased opinion and to let you know what was happening to a club in your district. Also confusing is your belief that this issue is a personal vendetta by me, when I believe that I am a victim of a personal vendetta. Your statement asking me “cease and desist your attacks� shows your misinformed bias. I am also interested how the leadership of a club can lodge a “formal harassment complaint� with an AMA representative against an AMA member. I find it reprehensible that anyone can condone the actions of the leadership of a club that acts in direct defiance of the club constitution and bylaws, at the expense of its’ members. Tony Greene AMA 84272
Posted on: 10/1/2011 5:05 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10744109

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Well that is an interesting opinion. Would you base dues on usage also?
Posted on: 10/1/2011 4:39 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10744073

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: joebahl Iam finaly done ,i give up [/quote] How many times have you 'quit' this thread??? [;)]
Posted on: 8/22/2011 8:49 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10682739

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: joebahl And this is the problem ,only you out of 300 members say they are over stepping their boundaries . You say they are with you why the cold shoulder at the field. They had a election ,your guy lost and now you want to buck the system . Run for office yourself next election and see how that works out for ya. I did 2 terms as a club president and its alot of work without stepping on someones toes. It started out with you complaining about dues and late fee to the clubs bod has gone crazy . This happened all to cover your butt about you bringing this mess here. I might not spell very good or write well either but i can see the truth and so can your old club members too. joe [/quote] Wow, my 12 year old carries on a better debate than you !! Why do you think that I am the only one who feels that the president and board are overstepping boundaries? Because I am the most vocal? Well, don't let that fool ya! I also stated that I was not surprised by the welcome/support by fellow club members, the only 'cold shoulder' is from Gamils. Remember the reading comprehension thing? My guy lost??? I honestly do not care who holds the position as long as it is carried with fairness and in the best interest of the club, not to be used as a self serving position. I have contemplated running for the position, but guess who is the head of the nominating committee. At the last nomination meeting, Gamils made snide remarks about each candidate for each position to the club members in attendance. If you still think it is about dues and late fees, you sir really have missed the point and are too obstinate to see anything else (see post 874). Your argument has come full circle too, do you have anything else? I do welcome your replies if for no other reason than to keep this thread alive.
Posted on: 8/22/2011 2:54 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10682213

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Nope, sorry Joe. Not that simple. The Cocker Spaniel level of comprehension does not cut it. You did not answer my question on dates, do they matter??? Do you think it is about money? Is it about fairness? You keep stating that I am attacking the club, not the case, I have praised "The Club", it is the current leadership that is grossly overstepping their boundaries. Remove the blinders and look at the big picture, if you are capable. In the above scenario you can see that the payment of dues was not the issue, Gamils and board had even issued a non-flying membership to the formal president knowing his status! It became an issue when Gamils did not want to correctly repair former presidents auto after the parking lot accident. His solution was to 'flush' the former president out of the club. This is unacceptable behavior for the leader and board of directors of any model airplane club. Can you or anyone else honestly condone these actions?
Posted on: 8/22/2011 9:33 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10681682

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
As a side glance into the operations of the current board and president, the last person 'ejected' from this club was a former club president. It stemmed from the current President Gamils being involved in a fender bender with the previous presidents parked car, at the field parking lot. Gamils wanted to have a 'friend' fix the car whereas the owner wanted it repaired at a reputable body shop. After the accident the fact the prior president was not an AMA member became an issue even though Gamils knew this fact for several months prior and allowed it to the point of issuing the past president a non-flying membership. After the accident and dispute over the accident Gamils used the lack of an AMA membership as a basis to have the former president ejected from the club. Anyone see a pattern?
Posted on: 8/22/2011 4:34 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10681265

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
Now Joe, that was laughable. You are trying to attack me personally again. Remember the "ad hominem"thing? So do correct dates matter or not?
Posted on: 8/21/2011 6:57 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10680816

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: bcovish Our dues are $84 a year with no intiation fee. It cost us a minimum of $400 a month just to open the gate and that does not include the cost mowing. The cost of improvements that we have done don't come cheap [/quote] This is a CITY owned park, biggest expenses are mowing and potty rental. [quote]ORIGINAL: joebahl We dont have a initiation fee in my club but i had a big on when joining the carpenters union 37 years ago . I think the club in mention is saving its money to buy its own land soon. The trick is you have to pay them on time or pay a late fee ,this part dragger has not figured out yet. Can you read it now dragger ? lmao joe [/quote] Carpenters union??? Uhh,,, ok. The club has a sizable amount of money set aside for new field acquisition. The club has been feeding this fund for about twenty years. President Gamils and board decided to quit feeding this fund, thus the club is well funded. Many field improvements are being made and money is being given as donations to local charities. As stated much earlier in this thread, president Gamils and board implemented a late renewal fee for 2011. It was done with out any regard to the club constitution and by-laws. When I questioned this, my application and check were denied/returned, mind that it was mailed and received before the late fee deadline. So yes Joe, I think I have this figured out. [;)]
Posted on: 8/21/2011 5:46 PM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10680713

RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
There is no initiation fee. $55 annual dues, which are now called maintenance fees. It is a great bargain! 300+ members at $55, you do the math. The club has plenty of money.
Posted on: 8/21/2011 11:48 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: AMA sanctioned club looks to punish members
[quote]ORIGINAL: mike31 I gotta ask, What is the initiation fee for? Can't the clubs that do this make enough money with the dues? Sounds like Congress to me. [/quote] uhhh,,,, [img]http://bp2.blogger.com/_EiLx_QL8urg/RhGCLH4bpkI/AAAAAAAABCk/kmmGNUp5NdI/s400/Thumb+pushing+down+1.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 8/21/2011 9:51 AM by Author "Taildragger726" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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