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Official Publication of Kalamunda Aeronautical Model Society (Inc). Issue: November 2014

Kalamunda Aeronautical Model Society (Inc.)

KAM’s General Meeting

Wednesday 15th October 2014

Chair: Murray Tingey

Meeting Open: 8:00hrs

Attendance: 14 members

Apologies: Eric Gooch, Wayne Schenk, Ross Duncan

Visitors: Nil

Secretary’s Report

Minutes of Last Meeting: Published to members 13-10-2014.

Minutes accepted as true record: Moved: Ken Heinz Seconded: Peter Francis Carried Unanimously

Correspondence Inward: Email from Jonn Mero re: kams.net.au web hosting renewal Email from Phil Poustie re: membership enquiry Email from Frank Jensen re: building works update and proposed new date for KAMS Christmas party Email from Ian Johnson re: confirming Warbirds date of 29th March 2015 Email from Ian Johnson re: Pauline Wansborough returning to Perth for the naming ceremony of the new building works

Correspondence Outward: Email to Jonn Mero re: kams.net.au website hosting renewal Email to the membership re: mowing times amendment Email to membership re: field closed for Jet SIG day Email reply to Phil Poustie re: membership enquiry Email to the membership re: bring and buy day Letter to Chris Jones re: posting his 20yr certificate (2012), MAAA card and membership badge Letter to Harry Aarts re: 20yr certificate (2012) New member joining pack sent to Ian Dawson Gregg Voak GT inspector application sent to AWA

Secretary’s report accepted: Ian Johnson Seconded: Frank Jensen Carried Unanimously

Membership Services:

Membership Statistics

Current Financial Members 116 Membership Peak for Last Year 133

Renewals Received since last General Meeting 3

New Members Since last General Meeting 0

Treasurer’s Report October 2014 Extracted from the full report presented to the October Committee and General meetings for the September 2014 accounts.

Kalamunda Aeronautical Model Society (INC) Sep-14

AugB/F 51,696.40$

DEBIT CREDIT

Date Cheque # Name Details Value Date Cheque # Name Details Value

1-Sep 2837 Tim Watson keys cut 49.95$ 2-Sep ASST Jason T Renewals 1,258.00$

1-Sep 2836 Just Rural Middle Shelter 17,000.00$ 15-Sep Direct Dep Ian Dawson Fees 570.00$

17-Sep 2839 AWA Renewals 1,840.00$ 22-Sep ASST Jason T Renewals 1,914.00$

17-Sep 2840 Max Kershaw Mowing 60.00$ Canteen

17-Sep 2841 Michael Lowe Mowing 60.00$ 30-Sep Westpac Interest 32.98$

17-Sep 2842 Gary Herren Mowing 90.00$

17-Sep 2843 Grant Macdonald Mowing 60.00$

17-Sep 2844 Just Rural Middle Shelter 5,000.00$

17-Sep 2845 Ken Heinz Field Maint 340.57$

17-Sep 2846 Gary Herren Field Maint 78.25$

22-Sep 2835 Jason Trebilcock Canteen 71.94$

Stationary 52.09$

22-Sep 2838 Jason Trebilcock Coast to Coast Alarms 155.00$

Total 3,774.98$

Total 24,857.80$ Uncleared Cheques

Unpresented Cheques 2,188.25$

C/F to Oct 32,801.83$

25,473.63$

Less middle shelter due 7,328.20$ Term Depsoit 35,909.27$

Treasurer President

Treasurers Report Accepted - Moved: Gary Herren Seconded: Nigel Clarke Carried Unanimously

The following new member(s) have applied, paid their appropriate dues and been duly nominated and seconded by a financial member:

New Members: NIL

Wings: NIL

AWA Report: N/A

Field Managers Report

• The field was getting slashed and bailed this week.

• There will be a further treatment for the black beetles next week.

• The bores appear to be functioning well.

• The mower has been serviced and has new bearings.

Building Works Update

• The pump behind the canteen needs replacement. Neil Giggins is following up on getting it replaced. It should be fairly inexpensive.

Committee Business:

• Gregg Voak’s GT Inspector Application was approved by the committee and will be

forwarded to AWA.

• Building works are finished and the builders handover will be Friday 10th October undertaken by the builder, Murray Tingey and Frank Jensen.

• A date was set for the KAMS busy bee, being the 22nd November 9am-12pm.

• The committee feels it is necessary for members to start to use the new shelter area for socializing rather than clogging up the pit areas with seats. The committee wishes to encourage the change of mindset of members regarding this.

General Business:

• Frank Jensen has proposed that the KAMS Christmas party be moved to Sunday 14th December, starting at 4pm. This will also be the dedication ceremony for the Ken Wansborough Pavilion. This will then go onto a twilight fly and social BBQ.

• The committee discussed the partial amendment of by-law 4.1 re: use of transmitter compound and frequency keys concerning 2.4gHz radio systems. The current wording of the first portion of the by-law reads:

Only MAAA approved aircraft radio systems are permitted at KAMS. On

arrival at the Field, all transmitters must be placed in the transmitter pound. A maximum of ten 2.4GHz radio systems may operate at any one time and the keys inserted into the separate rack provided.

The following amended wording is proposed:

Only MAAA approved aircraft radio systems are permitted at KAMS. On arrival at the field, all 36mHz transmitters must be placed in the transmitter pound and their respective frequency keys inserted into the separate rack when the radio is in operation. There is no requirement for 2.4 gHz transmitters to be placed in the transmitter pound.

Geoff Griffiths proposed the amendment. Ken Greaves seconded the amendment.

The remainder of by-law 4.1 will remain unchanged regarding 36MHz radio systems. (Refer to the end of the minutes for a full recital of by-law 4.1.)

This amendment will be placed into the November slipstream newsletter and subsequently voted on by the membership at the November General meeting.

General Business: Cont

• The whipper snipper at the field is broken and in need of replacement. Murray has been pricing a new Husqvarna 4-stroke unit, which has a quoted price of $649. Ken Heinz proposed the purchase of the new equipment. Peter Francis seconded. The meeting voted and the purchase was passed.

• Neil Giggins has had some contact with the RAFFA in Bull Creek. They wanted to come down to the field and see a display of KAMS models. It was thought this could be done on Warbirds day, March 29th. It was also thought that a static display and “show and tell” would be beneficial to be held at Bull Creek. There was interest for KAMS members to attend with their models.

• There was a problem with the recent slashing work wherein the mower was damaged by a winch line and a winch turn-around being left out in the field, which the slasher ran over. Please ensure that all equipment is removed from the outfield.

Meeting Close

20:45Hrs

4.1 FREQUENCY CONTROL

Only MAAA approved aircraft radio systems are permitted at KAMS.On arrival at the Field,

all transmitters must be placed in the transmitter pound. A maximum of ten 2.4GHz radio systems may operate at any one time and the keys inserted into the separate rack provided.

The Keyboard system of frequency control must be used by pilots using36 MHz radio

systems.KAMS operates on 20kHz frequency spacing. Only 2” (50 mm) frequency keys

are to be used by all pilots for all transmitters, including transmitters certified for 10kHz

operation. 1” (25mm) keys are not permitted.Firstly ensure that your frequency is free

(indicated by no key in the slot) and insert your key before switching on your transmitter, or starting your engine.

If the slot you require is in use, you must wait until it is clear. If a key is left in place after a flight has ended, POLITELY ask the pilot to remove his/her key. NEVER REMOVE ANOTHER PERSONS KEY.

Remove your key as soon as possible after your flight. It is courteous to let the other person know that the frequency is clear. Place your transmitter and your key in the pound

when not flying or testing your aircraft.You may only remove your transmitter from the

Transmitter Compound when :

• (a) you leave the field, or

• (b) your key is in the board.

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Wednesday November 19th – Starts at 8.00pm

KAMS Calendar 2014 (Rev 11)

Day , Date Time Event CD Notes

November 2014

Saturday, 1 November 2014 9am AWA F3B Glider Comp Simon Watts

Sunday, 2 November 2014

Monday, 3 November 2014 7:30 PM Committee Meeting

Saturday, 8 November 2014




Wednesday, 19 November 2014 8:00 PM General Meeting


Sunday, 23 November 2014 9am Scale Day - General (ARF Day?)



December 2014

Monday, 1 December 2014 7:30 PM Committee Meeting

Saturday, 6 December 2014

Sunday, 7 December 2014



Wednesday, 17 December 2014 8:00 PM General Meeting



Thursday, 25 December 2014 Christmas Day - No IC Flying

Friday, 26 December 2014 Boxing Day - No IC Flying



Wednesday, 31 December 2014 New Year's Eve

Note:

1. The notation Restrictions means that the restrictions that are set for Public Holiday are in force. This means that the timetable for operations at the field is that of a Sunday.

2. There are five days of the year where no IC activity is permitted. These are: New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

See below for a few more interesting links with thanks again to Frank:

Ever wondered what happed to our old F111’s??

http://player.vimeo.com/video/86663113?title=0

Any interest in buying a Spitfire??

https://grrc.goodwood.com/cool-stuff/youre-thinking-buying-spitfire

RC Wings Over

Northcliffe Saturday 6th-Sunday 7th of December 2014

RC Wings Over

Nothcliffe

-Grass airfield

-Perfect for winch launching or aerotow

-2 large floatplane dams available

-Free BBQ dinner for pilots

-Morning tea and lunch available

-Free camping on-site, please enquire

-All pilots welcome

Phone: 97766546 [email protected] 196 Crowea Road Northcliffe Organiser: Michael Keller

Highlights

• Novelty Aircraft

• Flying displays

• Buddybox training system-have a go yourself

• Flight simulators

• Free entry-open to everyone

Walpole

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