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Forum: O.S. Engines Support
09-13-2017, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By bruceal

I would say that the low end is too rich or too...

I would say that the low end is too rich or too lean. It depends what it does when it quits. if you try to open the throttle and it sputters, it could be too rich, if it shuts off sharp it could be...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-13-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,451
Posted By bruceal

Just something I have noticed. We keep trying to...

Just something I have noticed. We keep trying to get new people into the hobby with varying degrees of success. But we need to look at ourselves first. How many clubs have over 100 members with an...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-19-2017, 05:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,326
Posted By bruceal

I bought an SK 52 a couple of months ago to try....

I bought an SK 52 a couple of months ago to try. I love OS, but the price for parts makes them pretty much disposable. I'll do the bearings, but by the second set the liner is usually done. The SK...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-15-2017, 04:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,339
Posted By bruceal

I placed an order with them last week for some...

I placed an order with them last week for some batteries and different charging leads. Everything appeared fine, and then two days later I received an e mail telling me that my order was cancelled. I...
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-31-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,703
Posted By bruceal

I would go with reduced dues as well. Even $10.00...

I would go with reduced dues as well. Even $10.00 or $15.00. Some of the additional revenue could go towards purchasing another sim equipped trailer. While the current unit is great, the AMA needs...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-27-2016, 04:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,095
Posted By bruceal

To make up a dues structure you need to take into...

To make up a dues structure you need to take into account your operating costs. Do you cut your own grass? If so you have gas and maintenance for the mower, plus it's always a good idea to start...
Forum: AMA Discussions
06-22-2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 24,267
Posted By bruceal

I agree, and now is the time for clubs to hold...

I agree, and now is the time for clubs to hold events for the public and their local politicians Now that we have some breathing room we can start to strengthen the public perception of the hobby.
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-08-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,649
Posted By bruceal

Babes anytime! As a matter of fact the owner of...

Babes anytime! As a matter of fact the owner of Babes does so much for local charities. I'm sure that he'll donate for our raffle. And don't forget that you're free to come and visit anytime. You did...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-07-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,649
Posted By bruceal

We are going to do something with our local...

We are going to do something with our local American Legion this year. We do an air show event and had been collecting for the WWP. But I don't want the negativity to reflect on us because we are...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-26-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,476
Posted By bruceal

The same to you! Every club operates under a...

The same to you! Every club operates under a different set of circumstances. For some it's the size of the runway, noise or like us, operating so near people and full scale aircraft. From day one we...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-25-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,476
Posted By bruceal

That might have been me. Our club is directly...

That might have been me. Our club is directly across from the largest marina on the east coast, a county park and an active heliport all on the shore of the Hudson River. We do allow multi rotors,...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-03-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,606
Posted By bruceal

I still got my money on the fuel line. You can be...

I still got my money on the fuel line. You can be as rich as you want, but losing pressure in the tank will do it all of the time.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-03-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,606
Posted By bruceal

Also look close at the fill line. Looking at the...

Also look close at the fill line. Looking at the picture it looks like it might be rubbing on the engine. If I were you, I would just go ahead and change all of the tubing. It's a cheap and easy fix...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-03-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,606
Posted By bruceal

All it takes is a pin hole in the fuel tubing....

All it takes is a pin hole in the fuel tubing. Look real close where the tubing might be touching the engine, you might just see a "flat" spot. If you do that's it. In the past I spent hours trying...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-03-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,135
Posted By bruceal

I'm the president of the Hudson Valley Radio...

I'm the president of the Hudson Valley Radio Control Club in Haverstraw, NY. Earlier this year Rockland County passed "drone" legislation. As soon as we were made aware of what was happening, we set...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-10-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 26,133
Posted By bruceal

Our District II AVP came with us to meet with the...

Our District II AVP came with us to meet with the county sheriff and legislator. Together we were able to soften some of the legislation. And again, because of our good standing in the community they...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-10-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 26,133
Posted By bruceal

This is the point I have been trying to make, not...

This is the point I have been trying to make, not all field locations can support all types of model aviation. As you can see from some of the pictures on our website http://www.hvrcc.com/ we fly...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-10-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 26,133
Posted By bruceal

Like I said, we allow quads, just NO FPV. As a...

Like I said, we allow quads, just NO FPV. As a matter of fact, if someone comes to our club with an interest in FPV we send them to another area club that allows it. Being proactive about the limits...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-09-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 26,133
Posted By bruceal

Rockland County New York passed some drone...

Rockland County New York passed some drone legislation this year. Because of our clubs good standing, we fly on a closed landfill and do an air show each year, we were able to deal with the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-16-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

I mention great pilots and Pattern because the...

I mention great pilots and Pattern because the FAI sequence eats up a lot of sky, as does a 42% plane. Yet we have NO issues with them. With FPV,even in this most appropriate place to fly, we've had...
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-15-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

We had FPV in the beginning but people found it...

We had FPV in the beginning but people found it nessessary to fly where they don't belong. We allow quads or anything with a camera just no FPV. Here is our field, we are in no position to be where...
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-15-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

One thing to mention, at the last public hearing...

One thing to mention, at the last public hearing I brought a bunch of material on the AMA's "Know Before You Fly Campaign." I figured that would show that the AMA cares about educating people on...
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-15-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

LCS, first of all most lawmakers see "drones" as...

LCS, first of all most lawmakers see "drones" as quads. Some never heard of FPV. And since when is flying over a jail with anything ok? You have a good day!
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-15-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

If everyone followed #550 we wouldn't be having...

If everyone followed #550 we wouldn't be having this conversation now. LCS, things don't have to make sense to you and me. Alot of our lawmakers never even heard of the AMA, they pass laws that they...
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-15-2015, 01:46 AM
Replies: 4,400
Views: 300,237
Posted By bruceal

No, we don't allow FPV. The legislation came...

No, we don't allow FPV. The legislation came about because the Sheriff was afraid that someone could fly over the county jail and drop contraband to the prisoners. The legislator considers the use of...
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