RCFCBC Club Meetings ---> Please visit "Events Page"
2009/2010 Indoor "Fun & Frolic"
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"Thank You For The Planes..."
A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Rob Vanderbyl who donated two planes to our club for the training and enjoyment of future RCFCBC pilots. The planes (built by Rob's father who passed away before finishing and flying them) will be completed and used to tgrain new pilots and promote this wonderful hobby of ours.
"Our Quest For A New Home"
My name is Peter Butschek and I am on the "Relocation Committee" for the Radio Control Flying Club of British Columbia, known as "RCFCBC". After 43 years of flying at the same location in Surrey we are now in search of a new home. We are looking for any and all comments, advice and assistance in finding a suitable location where we can continue to enjoy a recreational past time like no other.
Our club consists of approximately 140-160 model aviation enthusiasts from all walks of life. We are a non-profit society registered with the Province of British Columbia. We operate on an annual membership basis and we welcome anyone who wishes to pursue the hobby of radio control model aviation to join us.
We are looking to lease a plot of land of approximately 2.0 acres in size which would contain our grass runway, our pit area (for airplane assembly), a spectator area and, a small parking lot for our vehicles. Adjacent to that land we require approximately 60-100 acres of land to fly over (We can fly over any crop or fallow land as long as we have walking access to it and the ability to retrieve a plane that may land on it).
In our quest for a new home we are doing everything to ensure we meet with the requirements of the local Municipalities, the Township and, the Agricultural Land Commission as well as prospective neighbors and businesses.
We have no impact on the environment! In fact we have found that our presence often attracts wildlife such as eagles, hawks, owls, herons and songbirds. At our previous location, we would often see deer, coyotes, rabbits and raccoons in and around our facilities. Our grass runway, removable shelters, pit tables and chairs are all temporary, fitting the bill as environmentally friendly should it be necessary to return the land to it's original state.
We work with local organizations and charities such as "The Variety Club", "The Make a Wish Foundation" and, "The Muscular Dystrophy Society" to not only provide a source of fund raising through popular RC Air/Mall shows but, to also promote the hobby. Scout groups, senior citizens and students have found our aerial demonstrations entertaining, educational and in some cases, career building (some students have gone on to pursue careers in aviation).
Local communities benefit from our presence in that our members, guests and visitors buy fuel from local gas stations, food from local grocery stores, meals from local restaurants and, utilize other local services as required.
The purpose of my providing this information is to garner comments, feedback and support in our efforts to establish a new flying field in your area. I'd love to hear from you and would be willing to provide a "Power Point" overview of our club for your review.
Call me at "778-238-1161" or, email me at "daddiekat@shaw.ca" and I'll be pleased to send a copy to you. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Peter Butschek,
Relocation Committee, Editor & Webmaster,
The Radio Control Flying Club of British Columbia,
"About Our Club............"
Over 40 years ago, a dedicated group of individuals found that building and flying model airplanes required more than a vacant back lot to be successful. They created the Club now known as RCFCBC with a view to making the sport accessible to all those that had an interest in model aviation and to make the sport a safe undertaking. Over the years, both objectives have been more than met.
The club is associated with MAAC (Model Aeronautics Association of Canada), has a membership of some 250 members and, has a flying field available with programs in place to teach the fine art of building and flying planes. All aspects of the sport are under constant review with the prime purpose of ensuring that the club is and will continue to be a good community citizen and that all members enjoy a safe and pleasant day at the field. Our association with MAAC provides liability insurance and access to other national organizations. This enables those with the necessary skills to compete in various types of competitions which can include RACING, PRECISION AEROBATICS, SCALE MINIATURES. For the not so skilled, there are fun-flys in each of the above. These sanctioned events may be in the local area or in another part of the country entirely.
Our club enjoys and encourages junior memberships. Internal programs are in place to insure that the junior members can and do have access to all aspects of the sport. They are encouraged to extend themselves beyond just building and flying.
RCFCBC is proud of the fact that we are an open society, who's members comprise all segments of society and span all age groups. All that is required to be a member is to have an interest in model aviation and to be able to meet the annual levy and a onetime initiation fee.
The RCFCBC Club subscribes to the MAAC "WINGS" program for learning to fly planes. This is a process whereby a novice can bring his newly finished model to the field, have a competent instructor check it out and test fly it. The instructor will then go through a course of instruction which will enable a novice to be on his own in a relatively short period. It is a proud moment when one receives his "WINGS" in front of the other members of our club.
The RCFCBC Club initiated and devised the "Rotors" program for learning to fly helicoptors. This is a process whereby a novice can bring his newly finished model to the field, have a competent instructor check it out and test fly it. The instructor will then go through a course of instruction which will enable a novice to be on his own in a relatively short period. It is a proud moment when one receives his "Rotors" in front of the other members of our club.
We believe in good public relations and try to inform the general public about our hobby at every opportunity. RCFCBC members participate in static displays at Mall Shows and special functions (whenever possible) on request.
Pilot "Bric-A-Brac"
These "friendly items" are provided as a means of promoting good habits in our pilots. This makes the hobby experience more enjoyable and increases camaraderie while reducing (with the goal of eliminating) accidents/errors causing harm to personnel or equipment. I hope you enjoy the material presented here...
"Pot Luck BBQ's"
Pending
"Please Keep The Pit Gates Closed"
Pending
"Event Page Updates"
Every attempt is being made to keep all RCFCBC Pilots up to date with "happenings" at our field and in the local flying community. If I've missed an event or have not posted one, please let me know and I'll get it posted ASAP. Happy flying.......
"Check Out Member Albums"
Pride of ownership "courses through our veins" at RCFCBC and members often photograph our experiences. Come view these photographs in the "ALBUM" section, found at the top of the Forums and Photos page. There are "General Photo" albums and "Personal Photo Albums" where each RCFCBC Pilot struts his stuff! Check them all out and let us know which pilot you feel "Has The Right Stuff"!
"CD's" Appreciate Your Help"
Anyone interested in helping out with events, field maintenance, special projects or have any ideas that they would like to bring forward, please contact any member of the executive.
"Pictures Of Our Birds"
We are proud to display a variety of member and non member pictures on this site. If you wish to use them anywhere else, we ask that you credit the "RCFCBC" as the "source" of the pictures and maybe even link to this home page. The members and the Executive of the "Radio Control Flying Club of British Columbia" hope you enjoy perusing this site and all it has to offer.
I hope these reminders are of value to you, the Pilots of RCFCBC. If you have any good tips or ideas, please send them in and I can post them here.
Thanks.... Your Editor.
