History of the Gilman Springs RC Flyers Club
This club was founded by the late George Killeen in
1998.
Club
Events
The
Gilman Springs RC Flyers have an event every month from March thru October,
including our “Signature Events” the Independence Day Fly-In and the Dawn Patrol
over Gilman Springs Event. Also included are two “Club 40" Pylon Races, two Swap
Meets, and a Members Appreciation Fun-Fly each year. (see the
Event Schedule for event dates).
Flying Field Location (click
here for map showing directions)
The
Flying Field is located in Moreno Valley California, on Gilman Springs Road
around 5 miles south of the 60 Freeway.
Runway – The paved asphalt runway is
600’ long by 50’ wide.
It is striped down the middle.
Electricity and Water Service – Our lease includes
use of electricity and water.
Pits
– There is a 230’ shaded pit area, including several tables for setting
up and working on models.
Also included are several start-up stands. Taxiways lead from the pits to the
runway.
There are electrical outlets positioned throughout the
pits, making it very convenient for battery charging.
“Markham’s
Mansion” – Built by members Jim & Leann Markham, it includes a Restroom
and a Storage Room.
Restroom – The restroom includes a flush toilet and
basin.
Storage Room – The storage room has a refrigerator
and Microwave oven in it for members’ use.
The refrigerator is kept well stocked with water, soda, ice cream, and other goodies that you
can purchase for $.75 each.
Note:
After becoming a member, you will be told where the key for the rooms is kept.
Shaded kitchen & eating area – The
kitchen area includes a BBQ Stove and counters for serving food.
The eating area is shaded, and includes a
picnic bench and a large table top for eating at.
Containers for aluminum cans and plastic
bottles are included there.
Storage Containers - There are two large storage containers on
site for storage of Field Maintenance equipment and supplies.
Trash containers are positioned throughout the pit area.
However, pilots are asked to take their “large trash” home with them.
Emergencies
First Aid Kit - There is a First Aid Kit in the Restroom.
Fire Extinguishers - Fire Extinguishers
are available.
Medical Emergency Facility - A Map showing directions to the nearest Medical
Emergency Facility is posted in the Frequency Control Box.
911 Operator Directions -
Directions to the Field, to give to a 911 Operator, are posted in the
Frequency Control Box.
Field Usage
Field Safety Code - A
“Field Safety Code” is posted in the Frequency Control Box.
Frequency Control – There is a Frequency Control Box in the Pit
Area. 72 Mhz Pilots are required to place their “Gilman Springs RC Flyers
Membership Card” in the frequency slot and clip the frequency pin to their
antenna. Pilots are also asked to sign in and sign out when they come to the
Field.
Flight Pattern – The normal flight pattern is counterclockwise,
with takeoffs and landings East to West.
Flying Courtesy –
Pilots are asked not to “group-hog” the
airspace but rather to allow others time to fly, and to allow time for beginners to
fly alone.
Aluminum Can & Plastic Bottle Collection
– Place your aluminum cans and plastic bottles in the so-marked
containers.
Proceeds from turned in cans & bottles
are used to help defray the cost of soda, water, goodies and field supplies.
Meetings
Our meetings are held at the Flying Field on the last Saturday of each
month, starting at 10am.
In addition to discussing club business, we
have a Raffle and Show & Tell.
Members are invited to bring their newly
completed projects to the meeting for Show & Tell. Show & Tell participants get 5 free raffle
tickets.
How to join the Club
To
join the Gilman Springs RC Flyers Club, a person must be sponsored by one of our current members. If a
candidate does not know anyone in our club, he or she is advised to come to the
field on a few weekends and "hang out" with members who are there. After making
friends with one of our members, and letting him get to know you well enough to
vouch for you, ask him to sponsor you. After getting a
Sponsor, you and he need to fill out the
Application to join the club
and turn it in to the Club President. After receipt of your completed Application,
you and your Sponsor must attend one of our meetings where your Sponsor will
introduce you and you will say a few words about yourself. Attendees will then be
given the opportunity to "vote you in". After being "voted in", you
can then
join the club. There is a one-time fee of $200 to join the club, and our dues
are currently $50 per year.
Club
Charter #4015