HARBOR SOARING SOCIETY
  Charter # 128  AMA's Oldest Radio Controlled Soaring Club.
Costa Mesa, California


HSS is committed to promoting and improving the enjoyment of R/C Soaring in Orange County. Through member participation and camaraderie we encourage the advancement of flying skills and the relaxed recreation of our membership and the R/C modeling community.
* 2008 HSS Membership Application (Click Here)
Club Meeting

Thursday, August 7th at 6:30pm
Dakota Room
Costa Mesa Community Center
1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa

Upcoming Events

August 24th HSS at SWSA, SC2 TD, Jim Hanson CD. Go to http://www.sc-2.org for map

6th Annual ISS RES Challenge Contest

The scores from today’s ISS RES Challenge Contest have been posted on the SC-2 newsletter site.
http://www.sc-2.org/web/news/SC2-Web/SC2Frames.htm
Look for the link to the scores in the left hand column of the page.
It was another great contest held on that lush green grass of the soccer fields in Riverside.
The BIG Winner was Mr. DAN FINK, an honorary SWSA member.
In second place, only 3 seconds behind was Andy Thonet, SWSA member and SC-2 President.
Ed Stewart, ISS, earned the 3rd place position.
Larry Jolly earned the 4th place position after a detrimental winch malfunction in the first round. Larry graciously declined a re-launch.
SWSA’s John Barr earned the 5th place trophy and he also earned the Woody trophy.
Scores of individual rounds can be viewed by using the tabs on the bottom of the score sheet.
Please report any mistakes that you find or suspect on the score sheets.

Plane Rap - The HSS Newsletter
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
Plane Rap archives
Club Photo Album
Click here for a gallery of some HSS Planes, Pilots, & Events
Photos of the Month Click here for past Photos of the Month
Bob Goff's Dornier 335:
The Dornier 335 is a twin-engine push-pull WWII Fighter/Bomber.

Videos (Windows Media)
Dornier

President's Message - Fairview Park Update !
ATTENTION! Flying Permits Available on Saturdays too (click here)

Anyone who wishes to fly at Fairview Park will have to obtain a permit from the City of Costa Mesa.
To obtain this permit you must go to the City Hall at 77 Fair Dr. with some form of personal identification i.e. your driver's license, and your AMA card or proof of $500,000 liability insurance, read and sign the agreement and pay a nominal fee of $20.00. All persons who have a permit and are willing to agree to follow the rules, guidelines, etc. associated with this ordinance are more than welcome to come out and fly at Fairview Park. If you wish to read these documents please visit the City's web site HERE and look under agendas, city council, agendas, 2007-01-16, old business , #2.
Any questions contact me at tog4rc@pacbell.net or 949-294-8365.


Sincerely,
Jim Hanson
Video about HSS and Fairview Park
The City of Costa Mesa shot a video recently showing the field and primarily sailplane flight operations. The video sends a message of cooperation between HSS and the City. Video available HERE
2008 HSS Club Officers
President : Jim Hanson
Vice President : Karl Hawley
Secretary : Ted Broburg
Treasurer : Jim Hanson
Editor : Jerry Laux
Safety Officer : Mark Gund
Contest Coordinator : Ross Thomas

All other club positions are appointed or volunteer. If you wish assist the club in any way, or have any questions please contact Jim Hanson at (949) 294-8365 or email Jim Hanson
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