The following members attended the July 28 business meeting: President ~ Vic Echevarria, VP ~ Jim Brooks, Sec. ~ J.R. Murphy, Safety Officer ~ Julian Pugh, Larry Przyborowski, Mack Sanders, Marcus Lee, Richard Rousseau, Edward Moore, Dave Mitchell, Tripp Grissom, Curtis Miller, Joe Brett, David Neal, David Skrine, Mike Stout, Scott Bielski, Lee Stimmel, David Sweet, Marc Forman, Stanley Frazier, guests Jim Joyce, Henry County Parks & Recreation Director, Dawn Forman & Megan Bielski.
Vic called the meeting to order with the following items brought to the floor:
1) Vic called everyone’s attention the most recent (August) copy of Model Aviation and pointed out that the “AMA in Action” article (Pg. 16) calls attention to the fact that Temporary Flight Restrictions are on the rise. HCRCC members recently experienced the second such restriction which prevented us from flying for a part of a normal flying day due to VIP visits to the Atlanta area. Greg Hahn also covers this important ever growing influence on RC flying on page 162. We discussed the possibility of just putting a second lock on the field gate when flying is prohibited for such situations.
2) Vic called attention to the club’s installation of new signs listing that spectators are not allowed beyond the assembly tables in the infield. The new safety cones were in place to show members how club operations will be controlled when it is felt that a number of spectators will be present. Vic said that in the future, some sort of safety vests will be worn by personnel who will help make sure that visitors understand and follow these safety instructions.
3) Vic reminded pilots that they need to get into the habit of picking up a frequency pin prior to flying even if they are using 2.4 GHz.
4) Vic pointed out the advisability of always trying to use a spotter when conditions warrant as another experienced pair of eyes can be a great blessing. He also reminded us that no more than two persons are allowed in a pilots flying station.
5) Vic reminded us that safety always needs to be our primary consideration and good judgment needs to be used when working with student pilots.
6) Vic thanked Jim Joyce of the Henry County Parks & Recreation Department for coming out to the meeting and said that Jim would be looking at the section of the paved runway that is suffering from unstable sub-soil. After review, Jim said that he would contact Henry County DOT engineering department for suggestions on what could be done to stabilize/correct the runway.
7) Vic acknowledged a suggestion from the floor that we begin to think about a location for the 2012 Christmas Party with a decision of whether to again consider Glen’s Hangar for the gathering.
8) Julian Pugh mentioned that September would see another pancake breakfast and swap meet and most agreed the cooler autumn weather would signal a better turnout for such activities.
9) It was mentioned from the floor that one of the electrical outlets was inoperative following the WarBird activity and another member stated that it had been repaired and appeared to be a combination of time, wear and possible overload conditions. This condition will be watched for recurrence.
10)Vic invited his EMT son-in-law, Mark Woodall to design an improved first aid kit for member use and, when assembled, to come to the July club meeting and give members some basic first aid guidelines for the type injuries associated with normal operations of radio controlled model airplanes. Mark’s comments included the following instructions:
A) When an injury/illness occurs at the flying field, the best safety measure available is to activate the EMS system by calling 911 and giving the club flying field address of 143 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA. If the situation changes prior to the arrival of the EMT personnel, the injured can always refuse EMT assistance.
B) He stated these specific instructions apply to Digital Trauma such as a member getting a finger/hand into a turning prop. Based on the severity of the injury, place the injured person on one of the tables, apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate the injury. Try to stop the bleeding with items in the first aid kit. Any cloth will do initially and a piece of cardboard can be used to stabilize the wounded area. Cover the wound with supplies from the first aid kit ASAP. If an amputation has occurred, find the digit and place it in a plastic bag from the first aid kit and give it to the EMT. Remember that when “shock” begins to set in, the patient’s total physical condition begins to get involved and other significant health problems may multiply the danger to the patient, therefore, the value of EMT personnel involvement…. Much better to error on the high side of treatment.
C) In the case of a broken prop and a puncture wound, do not remove the prop fragment. Stabilize the wound and call 911. If there is an eye puncture type injury, stabilize the wounded eye, and quickly cover the other eye to prevent associated movement of the injured eye.
D) In cases where heart attack or stroke is suspected, call 911 immediately and try to treat the most obvious physical problem. An aspirin under the tongue is a good idea in heart attack situations.
E) Some general guidelines were given on CPR and the face mask in the first aid kit was demonstrated. The stroke treatment and rehabilitation available presently was mentioned as being outstanding.
Vic thanked Mark for his work in assembling the first aid kit and for coming to the meeting today and sharing his first aid recommendations to the membership.
Respectfully submitted - James R. Murphy, Club Secretary
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