Next Meeting Wednesday, July 7 2010 at sunset

Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, July 7  at the flying field at sunset (about 8:30 p.m.).   Be sure to come early and bring something to fly.  As always, visitors are welcome!

Next Meeting Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at about 8:15 p.m. at our flying field.  Be sure to come early and bring something to fly.  Visitors are always welcome.

Next Meeting Wednesday, May 5, 2010 At Our Flying Field

Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, May 5 at our flying field at sunset.  This year we are starting our summer meeting schedule a month earlier than usual.  Be sure to come early and bring something to fly!

Sky Pirates Adopt A Highway

Sky Pirates have adopted a 2 mile section of Rt 611 in Doylestown.  It starts at Broad St (the first exit north of 202) and continues north to Danbury (where the divided highway comes back together).  We will have our first clean up on Saturday, April 17.  The plan is to meet at the K-Mart parking lot near Rita’s Water Ice at 8 a.m.    Please contact Dave by Wednesday, April 14  if you will be able to help.

Next Meeting Tuesday, April 6 at 8:00 P.M.

Our April meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8 p.m.  in the Northampton Township / Bucks County Municipal Authority meeting room in Richboro.

Next Meeting Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.

Our next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the Norhampton Township / Bucks County Municipal Authority meeting room in Richboro.  Guests are always welcome.

February 2010 Meeting Minutes

Dave reported that the club’s adopt-a-highway effort is proceeding well, with our first clean up to take place in March or April.  Barry reported that the treasury is in OK shape for the beginning of the new membership year.

Dave gave a very informative tutorial on engine maintenance, including replacement of bearings and valve adjustment.  He used his Saito 125 4-stroke as a guinea pig.  Bearing replacement was surprisingly easy, and took under 1 hour.  A 2-stroke engine would be even easier.    Dave said the set of front and rear stainless steel bearings cost about  $12 from www.rc-bearings.com .  Contact Dave with questions or for a copy of the tutorial material.

We welcomed new member Rob to the Club.

A group of us are planning to drive up to the WRAM show in White Plains, NY on Saturday, Feb 20.  If you would like to come along contact either Dave, Jack or Jon.

Jarrett’s Flying Video

Very nice video showing our field from the air.

Apartment for rent at the Sky Pirates field!

Here is an opportunity to greatly reduce your travel time to the flying field – - by living right at the field!  Our landlord and fellow club member Terry has an apartment for rent.  It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, and there is a separate entrance at his house.  If you know of anyone looking for an apartment, please pass the word.  Anyone interested can contact Terry using his phone number on our membership list, or contact me by phone or by using the email link provided on this website and I will pass the word.

Engine Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at 8 PM

Our February meeting will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the Bucks County / Northampton Township Municipal Authority meeting room in Richboro. The special topic for this meeting will be overhaul of 2- and 4-cycle engines.  Dave will demonstrate how to replace bearings and other maintenance.  Visitors are always welcome to attend any of our meetings.