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RE: Airkill?
Hey Yee-HA, Your plastics were made today and will ship by the end of the week. I would not get to discouraged. I flew the prototype for a whole year and sold it to a friend that needed it for a backup at a contest. He flew the day lights out of the thing with out to much trouble. The plane had a MVVS 21 in it and was fast. I had many kills with it and the new owner took 3rd place at a match with it. The plane does fly fats but can be landed fairly easily. just don't get to slow or use to much elevator. I suggest long, flat, fast approches and then kill the engine and hold it off untill the speed drops. As the plane starts to settle, dont' try to streach the glide just set it down, good luck.
Posted on: 12/21/2005 10:39 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "RC Combat"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3627603
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
Mr. Skids, The courts never were allowed to hear the testimony or eveidence on the case. The SAM club short circuited that with the summary judgment. The only judge that took the time to hear the facts made the right choice. To bad our legal system can be manipulated for the wrong reasons.[:'(]
Posted on: 11/23/2005 3:52 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3581137
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
Mr. Skids, I really think you have a future in politics!! What a SPIN DOCTOR!! I think you could sell Katrina Victims beach front Condo's [:)] If the SAM board spend $30,000 defending their positions because they illegally terminated 3 persons memberships, they should be removed for incompetence!![X(] My action against the SAM board was not a suit I never got to sue the board nor the club. The legal system in these types of cases is quite weak. If I had deep pockets I could sue and get some relief from this problem, but as the victim, I have to spend my money to bring these guys to justice. There is no !QUOT!public!QUOT! help for folks that find themselves oppressed by these kind of tyrants. Just the same the solution sought by the SAM board was called a !QUOT!Summary Judgment!QUOT!. That means that the SAM board lawyer spun the story that some how the violation of these members rights were not of any concern of the Court and that the court should ignore any further inquiry into the matter. Again, I could press the issue, but I would have to spend my money to resolve this issue. I to really think that this is a waste of time and effort, because short of someone putting a gun to their head, the guys in power, will never come to a realization that there are people that see things differently and have a constitutional right to express their views. Oh yeah, Mr. Shids, the ones that disrupted the meetings were the few minority board supporters that did not want their actions brought out in the light, not the persons that had their homes or persons threatened. Those that are interested in fair and equitable representation are just going to have to wait until the rest of the folks see the light for themselves. As far as my credentials and support of the hobby, here is the short list for anyone that may be jaded by Mr.Skids. I have been racing at SAM since the very first race in 1992, when the Arizona guys handed us our hats. I did not get discouraged but made the choice to learn the game better. After 10 years of dominating the SWRA gold class, the guys now making all the noise, chose to change the rules instead of learning what it took to compete. It's that simple, if you can't beat them, change the rules and ban them! I had a team of pilots at the last warbird race we attended and every one of the 3 of us were shot from the sky. We have signed testimony of that fact from a person that witnessed these acts. The investigator report mentioned was never made public and the guy performing it was a drinking buddy of one of the offending board members. The only reason this investigation was done in the first place was because the AMA demanded it and it had to be completed or the flying sight would be shut down for good. Why the AMA let these guys off the hook will go down as one of the great mysteries of 2005[;)] It is true I own Airborne Hobbies, I compete against R/C Country in a free and fair manner, if that is not true from their perspective, there is not much I can say about that. I treat all of my customers with respect and honor. As far as why I don't carry the P-51 ARF you mentioned is quite simple. We sold what we had 2 years ago and it is not made available to my store any longer. Global has some sort of exclusive sweat heart deal with them and they WILL NOT sell them to us. I don't know if that could be considered a problem under anti-trust laws but I really don't care. More folks have left the SAM sight due to the constant racing than I care to count. The fact that there are less than half the number of members left today when compared to 2 years ago tells the story loud and clear. The SAM club use to have 330 members, today it is less than 150. I may be wrong on the exact number because the board will not make a list of members public. By the way, not making the membership list public information is illegal under California State law. As far as supporting local clubs, my store donated over $6,000 in raffle prizes and discounts to the Woodland, Mather and Red Barons clubs over the past year. If your club will not talk to us then I guess that is your clubs problem. To all reading, if you ever find yourself asking questions that you dare not ask here, please feel free to contact me direct. I am always willing to talk to my fellow modelers and have nothing to hide. To those who find this sort of information a bore, well I can only say I am sorry if you find this troublesome and hope we I have not offended any of you. I wish only to build, fly and have fun. As a past board member of the SAM club, I only hope that someday this club will once again be a fun and fair place. I have a store to run, customers to help and planes to build and fly, so I have nothing further to add. If anyone needs to talk call us or find us on the web www.airbornehobbies.net
Posted on: 11/23/2005 12:45 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3580571
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
I have to say it!! Why does it always seem that when the truth is presented, it is followed by a warning!! I see nothing that has been posted as of yet that can be interpeted as a "personal attack" Each and every point that had been made by Mr. Casey, Mr. ponzogeorge1fjmm, Mr. Stanley or myself, has been fact and has been backed up with documented proof. I think that quailifies these statements as testimony from a particular position. But Honestly, not from the trees !!![:)]
Posted on: 11/21/2005 12:06 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3573578
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
heres Some more Background: John Casey does not own a hobby shop, I do, Jeff Weiss. I was terminated also only after trying to get some civility into this debacle. Mr. Casey tried to exercise his legal rights as a member of the club. He was attcked by the board and the rest you are getting a good feeling for. Now for the facts: The Board tried to raise dues 3 times in the club. (John Casey) Opposed them three times. The club members voted down raising fees 3 times. The boards cronies wanted to give non modelers voting rights without being AMA members. Casey opposed it. The membership voted it down. The board wanted to get indemity insurance. Casey opposed it The membership voted agaist the board again. The board went and spent the money anyway. As raised initation fess anyway(see the newsletters) Casey called for there dismissal for missapropiation of funds. Then Casey was terminated. Cutting out the voice of opposition has long been a trackpath of dictatorships,communisim, facism. The liberal agenda coming from the Board is pretty clear here.
Posted on: 11/19/2005 8:35 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3568837
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
I wish we had the oppurtunity to lay this out step by step, but on a forum as this, to much is inferned and not said. The bottom line. The Sacramento Area Modelers are a California Corporation. There are laws that govern how an organization like this must conduct it self by. The bylaws are not in line with California State law. No proxy, no quorum, no first ammendment right to free speach. If the President doesn't like what you have to say he will dismiss you and ajourn the meeting. In fact the "New" bylaws say and I quote "The President shall preside over all meetings. He shall not be held to any Parlimentary procedure and his disisions are binding on all members". This sounds way to much like government by a dictator and nothing I wish to be governed by. The menmbers that make the dicisions are a small minority, about 25, out of what was over 300. But due to the few controling the press, (club newsletter) and those in power influencing the rest of the members, the club is run by these few and held hostage. The majority of the members have turned a deaf ear to the problems or just don't care. The SAM site is the only club in Northern California that has a secure position on its land. All other clubs in our area have terminal leases and will , or have been shut down. These guys will not allow for free expression of its members, They will not allow control Line, R/C cars, Aero Tow gliders , Jets, or Giant scale operation to be developed on "their" site. I really dont' think that this is in the best interest of the hobby, but it does allow their below average acitivity to seem to be the only game in town. The warbird races we use to have were great fun and were attended by hundereds of people. The last race had slightly over 1 dozen spectators, what does that say? As one of the "regulated" racers, I have an issue with the rules being changed so the "below" average can compete at a higher level than their skill would normally determine. I ran Nelson .40 engines for years and never once had a "control" problem that could be considered a safty issue. The fact that the engine was not throttled made it produce more power. It was equiped with a throttle cut as per AMA Safty rules. The fact that the engine was mush faster than what the others could muster, made it a target for regulation. If you want to compete, then go buy a Nelson to compete or find something better. Any way, it is past history but the record should be set staight. Amyone who cares can call me (916) 332-4661
Posted on: 11/14/2005 8:48 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3552794
RE: Best racers banned in Sacramento
I have stayed out of this discusion but the truth seems to be missing. John Casey asked for the Presidents resignation due to illegal activity as defined by the State of Californis Corporation Bylaws. The members have the right to remove any board member at will at any time. John then had his membership terminated. A founding members rejoined the club to help try to get things set properly. He was terminated and his home and wife were threatened. I became involved in an attempt to provide the leadership with a solid understanding as to there failings under the California Corporation code but had my membership terminated. My action were in the interst of getting the THRUTH known by all members. After providing the AMA with first hand documentation as to the inappropriate acts of some members, I was served a termination letter that said "Your continuted participation in the SAM club was no longer desireable" . The last warbird race that I flew in ended with my aircraft and the 2 other members of my team all being "Shot Down" by a member of SAm. He was protected by the board and that is the real truth. Since that date I was told that could no longer enter the event or even pit for someone. But remeber that I was the victim here. The only thing I did wrong was to try to defend myself, my team mates and my business. AND also I am a Hobby Shop owner, does this kind of activity help there club? If you really want to talk FACTS just call me (916) 332-4661 Jeff Weiss[X(]
Posted on: 11/14/2005 3:04 PM by Author "airnutguy"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3551625
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