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Model Aerosport SA Inc. Newsletter february 2018 Edition

NEWSLETTER

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Classifieds

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NMAS

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CMFC

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SASOSA

Administration

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MASA Minutes

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MASA Events

Advertising

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Modelflight

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BVMAC member Greg Hupeden NMAS Military Master 2018


Classifieds

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FOR SALE

Devo F12E FPV radio new in box $360Rebel 70 sport jet electric $50Box of wheels u/c bits $20Box of props various sizes $100AT6 Cowl canopy suit 60cc $20DH4C Caribou plan $30Webra 61 with muffler $30A26 invader with cowls, B26 Marauder plans $20 pairA10 part kit + plan $302 by K&B 7.5cc ducted fans to fit A10 $80 pair6 inch alloy spinner $20Bulk lot cowls canopies $offerRobart rotating retract 40 size? $50Assorted bits box $50Stepp 3 glider 3.4 m wing $110Stepp 2 glider 114 inch wing $50Go Discover Drone Wing near new $200

Contact Trevor mobile 0488 519 609

SE5a for saleAre you looking for a model to fly at the Dawn Patrol event at South Hummocks MAC in November?Here is an absolute bargain that could be finished in plenty of time for this event. 1/4 scale Balsa USA SE5A kit, partially built,5 x Hitec HS645 Servos,Scale Dubro wheels,Scale prop,2 x 5mtr rolls of Solartex (Green),Scale Gun kits, andNew 36cc Petrol motor with rear carby. The lot for $700.

Call Bob Sayer 0402 344 880


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FOR SALE

Foam Cutting Bows – Large 1.3 metres and three smaller bows. FreeJet Joe Junior Turbine – $800 Very little use and fully serviced. Intended to build a second stage thus the spare fan wheel and shaft. New cost near $1800.Indoor/outdoor EPP foam Yak. This is a Mike Schneider kit. $20

Contact Bill Kent 0414 883 429

Anyone with doubts about the buying over the internet, we still do credit card over the phone. Hasn’t been a problem since 1991. Still have a PO Box and fax machine too! Details on my website.

Stephen GreenPublisher/Editorwww.rcmnews.com

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Web Site nmas.info. and check us out on

What a great couple of months we have enjoyed at Noarlunga, weather has been great and flying aplenty.

Military/Civil Scale day at the end of 2017 was a great success. Apart from great weather, the most pleasing aspect was the fantastic support we enjoyed from members of other clubs who made the trip. We were graced by members from South Hummocks, Barossa, Constellation, AMA Monarto, Skyhawks and SARCH. Most of the awards for the day were also won by these members who showcased a great variety of aircraft. There are some great pics on the club web site and flikr, well worth a look.

1 . Military Masters – Greg Hupeden, Barossa Club, P51 Mustang.2 . Pilots Choice – Andrew Willson, Skyhawks Club, Fokker DR1 (Red Barron).3 . Best Civil Scale – Trevor Gale, AMA Club, Show Cat4 . MASA Encouragement – Eddie Taylor, Barossa Club, P47 Jug.Our Sponsors Super Cheap Hobbies, Model Flight, O’Reilly Products Model Engines, Ace Hobbies, Southern

Model Suppliers, RC Hobby Zone & MASA all assisted with a very successful raffle and the Ladies and Gentlemen that all worked the canteen, bbq and chippery did a great job to keep a good crowd fed for the day.

The festive season saw several functions. A Christmas dinner at Christies Beach/Pt Noarlunga RSL where our Vice President Jason Tank is President and a New Year’s Eve bbq was held at the club with some good night flying. Mal Bartlett was

notable when hit the skies right on the tick of midnight (with a quiet electric)

We have also seen a great run of Silver Wings earned in this short period. 4 members earned their wings, our youngest being 12 year old Zac Bowyer and eldest Tony Roberts at 72, our other mid age recipients are Adam Burge & Kane Charlish who both achieved their proficiency in very short time. Well done to you all. Zac did particularly well and received

strong support from his dad Scott who had to make special training times with Trevor Tomsett & Peter Readett due to work commitments. Zac also received $50 from the flight development fund which was a sizable donation from a charitable member to be given to Junior Members who earn their wings.

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NOARLUNGA MODEL AERO SPORTS

Adam Burge

Kane Charlish

Zac BowyerTony Roberts


FLYMILDURA May 6th & 7th 2017

MAAA Affiliated flyers only

FREE CAMPING SITESTOILETS & SHOWER AVAILABLE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PHONE: Rob Pedersen 0407878510Darrel Blow 0400570814

FUN

SUPERB FACILITIES

Current FAI licence MUST be produced when registering

PLEASE NOTE: APPROVED 2.4 RADIOS ONLY

36 mhz RADIOS MUST BE CERTIFIEDFREQUENCY BOARD IS TO BE USED

ON FIELD CATERTING

A GREAT DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT

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BBLLUEUE LLAKEAKE AAEROERO MMODELLERSODELLERS IINNCC..

Mt Gambier Float Fly Weekend Event held at Lake Leake on Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th May, 2018.

Camping available at Lake Leake along with comfortable

catering facilities.

Flying commences at sunrise and finishes at sunset (unless you have lighting fitted…)

BBQ Lunch and Drinks available all weekend.

For more information contact:

Brian Fraser: 0488987218 or Mac MacDonald: 0417056471.

See you with your floats on!!

P.O. Box 1867, Mt Gambier , SA, 5290

Lake Leake


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RE SCHEDULED CONSTELLATION BIPLANE DAY

Sunday 25th March 2018Biplane fun fly day any power and any size is welcome.

If you like the sound of wind in the rigging and the sight of two wings flying in close proximity this day should do it for you.

BBQ lunch, cool drinks, coffee and tea will be available, takeoff 9am. CMFC field 338 Brooks Road, Waterloo Corner


Electric Day 14 January 2018 ....Don Howie and Larry Scott.History.

We have to thank Graupner, in Germany, and Fred Militky, their designer for introducing Radio Control electric flight with rechargeable batteries during the 1970’s. The first kit was the “Hi Fly”, which was slightly

less than 2 metre span, which Doon flew as an R/C glider, which had two electric motors with folding propellers fitted to the rear of the wings. Don recalls Roy Calman who first built this model and flew it at Constellation’s display days.

The next model from Graupner was the “Mosquito” glider that had a wingspan of over 2 metres with a geared 550 motor and large folding propeller at the front. This was another model flown by Don at Constellation

and one built by the late John Bates. Interestingly, the 540 size motors were used in cars to operate the windows of four door cars and the 550 for two door car windows. The smaller size motors being used to operate external mirrors.

These brushed motors were reliable and long lasting. The Boucher brothers introduced electric flight into the USA, in the 1980’s and it soon became popular. Sanyo, in Japan, developed the fast charging SCR NiCad’s and Don is still

using his last SCRC, 1700 NiCad’s (7 cells) in a “Spirit” glider that was converted to electric, with a Master Airscrew 550 motor, 3 to 1 gearbox 12 x 6 folding prop and a JR 50 amp speed controller.

In the 21st Century, Brushless motors and lightweight LiPo batteries have changed electric flight, with a proliferation of models available. Don started the Electric day at Connie during the 1990’s and the local expert at that time was Mal Pring.

Electric Day 2018.Most ready to fly models are now electric powered, usually, but not

always made from moulded foam. Quality and looks have steadily improved and the E/Flight PT 17, Stearman, at 1.1 metre wingspan, flown by Dale Packham, is a great looking and flying model. To get in the air all one as to do is add a receiver and 2200 m/amp, 3S battery.

Stan Gurr had a Hobby King “Dragon Fly” that has a fibreglass fuselage and built up wings. Stan fitted an E/Flight 480 motor and a 1700 m/amp 3S cell battery, which is a fairly low cost set-up.

Tom Cole from Constellation exclusively flies electric power models and has an extensive collection. All are large built up models

and he flew his Feisler Storch with a 2.85 metre wingspan (112 inches) from the Black Horse models range. He uses an E/Flight 160 motor, which is equal to a 26cc 2 stroke petrol engine, driving a 20 x 10 propeller that requires 10 LiPo cells battery. Tom has added a clear matt finish to the iron on covering to give an authentic finish to the model.

Trevor Pearce flew a scratch built Piper Pawnee tug plane on the day. It has a 103 inch wingspan, weighs 15.5 kilos and the super-sized electric motor drives a 27 x 10 propeller. It has LiPo’s with an 8000 m/amp capacity and 12 cells. In the air it was capable of climbing nearly vertically with a large glider under tow.

Once again it was very successful day that was enjoyed by all who attended.

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CONSTELLATION MODEL FLYING CLUB

Trevor Pearce-Pawnee

Tom Cole-Storch

Stan Gurr-Dragon FlyDale Packham-Stearman

Don Howie-Spirit glider


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SCALE SOCIETY SOUTHERN BRANCH

The Scale Aircraft Society of South Australia (SASOSA) has long been an important and active special interest group in South Australia and

will continue to be so. The Scale Society members have visited many clubs and great interest has been shown by the membership in the scale models displayed and flown. Many members have expressed interest in joining the Society however have been dissuaded by the distance of travel to the bi-monthly meetings which are held north of Adelaide.

I believe there are a number of members who reside in the southern area who would get involved if the opportunity was presented. As such I have had discussions with the Secretary of SASOSA, Trevor Woolfitt, with the view of forming a Southern branch of the Society. This branch would be an extension of the existing Society and not in opposition to it. Application for membership and any fees payable would still sit with the Society. By forming the southern branch, I believe we can help in increasing interest in scale aircraft, building and flying.

The southern branch will operate in conjunction with the northern branch and perhaps have meeting in the alternative months. Meetings can be held at a southern club and I am at this stage suggesting the inaugural meeting at Noarlunga; meetings could then be rotated if desirable to other clubs. Meetings will include all facets of scale aeromodelling including building, flying and display events. The Southern branch would combine with SASOSA to promote the Society, this would include joint flyins etc.

What we need to do first is determine the degree of interest in forming a Southern Branch, after which an inaugural meeting will be planned. The SASOSA President and Secretary will be invited to attend to explain the workings of the Society and how they see the two branches working together.

If you are interested please register your interest by email to :[email protected]

Neil TankPresidentMASA


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open F3J + F5J international 9-12 march 2018 milang south australia

SSL Park, 9 Mile Road, Milang, South Australia GPS: S 35° 22.004’ E 138° 56.609 (500 metres south of Echo Park Rd intersection)

Competitor Details

Name (surname) (given name)

Postal Address

Country Post Code

Contact Details (mobile) (work/home)

Email Address F3J Y / N F5J Y / N

Competition Specifics (4 member team/F3J)

Model Club Team Member (2)

FAI / MAAA Number Team Member (3)

Frequency Team Member (4)

F5J Frequency

Fees Total $

F3J Entry Fee $35.00

F5J Entry Fee $25.00

2019 F5J WC Team Selection Fee (payable one time only)

$50.00

Saturday Night Dinner @ SSL clubrooms 2 courses. Soft drinks available, BYO beer. & Monday Lunch BBQ

$25.00 per person $10.00 for children under 12

Number of people:

Payment Method

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)

Include your name in EFT Transfer

Southern Soaring League Inc. (Account Name)

085-333 (BSB) 20-523-5145 (Account Number)

Cheque

Cheque made payable to ‘Southern Soaring League Inc.’

Postal Address: Southern Soaring League / Robert Gunn 94 Sturt Street Adelaide SA 5000

Entries close Friday 2 March 2018 Scan and return to: Robert Gunn, [email protected] or Fax to 08-8212-2114

Proudly hosted by the Southern Soaring League: Proudly supported by:

ENTRY FORM friday 9 march 10-5pm F5J saturday 10 march 9am-12pm F5J 1pm-5pm F3J sunday 11 march 9am-5pm F3J monday 12 march 9am-12:30pm F3J


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NMAS lunch break demonstration


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MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC

Held on 7th February 2018 at The Restless Dance Theatre Meeting Room

Meeting opened by the President at 19:30 Hrs

PRESENT: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Adelaide Aero Modellers [AAC], Adelaide Model Aero Sport [AMA], Adelaide Multi Rotor Pilots [AMRP], Barossa [BVMAC], Concorde [CMFC], Constellation [CMFC], Helicopter [SARCH], Holdfast [HMAC], Goolwa Indoor Model Flyers Club [GIMFC], Indoor Flyers [SAIF], Moonta [MMAC], Noarlunga [NMAS], Old Timer [OT], Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers [ORAM, Pylon [SAMPRA], Scale Society [SASOSA], Skyhawks [SA], South Coast [SCMAS],

South Hummocks [SHMAC], Southern Soaring League [SSL], Strathalbyn [SMAC] Newsletter Editor [NL]

VISITORS: G. Leigh

APOLOGIES: AFPVR, D. Mifsud, Treasurer.

Minutes of previous meeting

It was moved CMFC seconded SMAC that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Carried

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

Egon Kuster (AFPVR) has been nominated as the MAAA FPV representative for the FAI

CORRESPONDANCE IN

AMA -- Jet Action CMFC -- Council approval for state field name changeCMFC -- Notification of break inMAAA -- Notification of Vice President resignationSSL -- Request for PA system in May

CORRESPONDANCE OUT

SSL -- Reminder for Financial/Loan report to MAAA

Business arising from Correspondence:

1 The notification from AMA to hold the 25th Anniversary Jet Action on Fri 25th-Sun27th May 2018 was endorsed by MASA.

2 The Concorde Club have submitted an insurance claim to MAAA for the loss of equipment stolen whilst in storage.

MEMBERSHIP Clubs Affiliated with MASA (29)

No current membership information was available at the February meeting.


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CATEGORY REPORTS

No Control Line report was available for the February meeting.

GENERAL BUSINESS

New Instructors Course. Dates for New MAAA Instructor’s courses and MAAA Instructor refresher courses are being set by the SFI. Clubs wishing to conduct courses for their new and existing MAAA instructors are requested to contact the SFI Garry Oakley.

Sport Recognition. The President advised the status of Sports recognition was being addressed at high level by the President of Air Sport Australia Confederation (ASAC) with the CEO of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) along with an application at state level. There were however a couple of sticking points in the MASA application imposed by the state government which if accepted which would involve an annual financial burden.

Royal Show FPV Racing. A planning meeting is due to be held with the show organisers to facilitate the state and world champs FPV Racing at the 2018 show in September.

CFS Approved Officers. The four MASA delegates (N. Tank, G. Oakley, P. Leaney and P. Kumela) who currently hold CFS Approved Officers status for the issuing of permits to operate turbine aircraft are undergoing a renewal and re accreditation process. Once achieved these permits will be valid for a further five years.

SARCH. Reported that the injured Heli pilot was now out of hospital and recovering well.An incident report has been forwarded through to MAAA for insurance purposes.

Meeting Closed 20:55 HrsNext Meeting Wednesday 7th March 2018 at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles

Street Adelaide


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MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2017 DATE EVENT VENUE HOST

Slanic Hall

Model Aeronautical Association of Australia Page 3

66TH MAAA NATIONALS – NSW ASSOCIATIONS

The 66th Nationals to be held in NSW during the 2012/13 period will be a split event.

Control Line events were held in Albury from 28 December 2012 to 3 January 2013.

Free Flight events were held at Narrandera from 3-8 January 2013. Results for these events are available on the MAAA website at www.maaa.asn.au

Radio Control events are to be run by the R/C Special Interest groups who will coordinate their own individual events at various locations throughout the year.

2014 F3J (Glider) World Championships

League of Silent Flight will be conducting the selection trials for the Australian F3J team to compete at the 2014 World Championships. It is intended to run the trials in conjunction with this year’s annual Jerilderie Gliding tournament. This tournament will be held over the June 8th to 10th 2013 Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

2014 F5D (Electric Pylon) World Championships

Location will be Maryborough MAC, Maryborough, Queensland on the 5th, 6th, 7th October 2013.

Format is a single event over the 3 day long weekend, minimum 9 rounds. Other racing classes will be flown on the weekend as well, to give time between rounds of the F5D competition.

Entry is open to all registered MAAA members as well as open to affiliated international competitors.

2013 EVENT Awarded to

F1 A,B & C France – Dates: 3 – 10 August

F3A South Africa – Dates: 15 – 25 August

F3B Germany – Dates: 1 – 11 August

F3C/N Poland – Dates: 19 – 28 July

F3D Netherlands – Dates: 22 – 29 July

F3K Denmark – Dates: 22 – 28 July

National and International Events

Team Trials for 2014 Events

Proposed F2 Events for Team Trials.

67th National Championships to be hosted by VMAA.

Dec 2013/Jan 2014

South Australia State Championships

F2A, F2B, F2C Adelaide Cup weekend 2013

Monarto/Callington TBC

Western Australia State Championships

F2B: May

F2C: May/June

F2D: Sept/Oct. Exact dates to be advised.

Whiteman Park.

Victoria State Championships.

F2A, F2B, F2C, F2D.

Venues to be advised. Easter weekend 2013

Queensland State Championship

F2B and F2D at this stage.

Venues and dates are still to be decided.

New South Wales State Championships

F2B and F2D

June long weekend. Whalan Reserve

F2A and F2C. October long weekend. Twin Cities,

The views expressed in this Newsletter are those of the writer of the article and not those of the Newsletter or MASA Inc. Closing date for each Newsletter is the Monday prior to the MASA meeting. (First Wednesday each month)

Executive and Office Bearers President Neil Tank Ph. 8325 3056 email: [email protected] Paul Kumela Ph. 0490 371 869 12 Saphire Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162 email: [email protected] Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: [email protected] President John Modistach Ph. 8536 0174 email: [email protected]

Public Officer Paul KumelaAuditor Richard HomesNewsletter Editor Bob McEwin Ph. 0499 018 288 email: [email protected] Registrar Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373Senior Flying Instructor Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: [email protected]

ANNUAL FEES: 2017 - 2018 Senior $88.00 Pensioner $88.00 Junior $44.00Reductions apply after 1st Jan. FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY

Club Affiliation Fee $10.00 for all ClubsPlease note:- Member clubs of MASA must affiliate through the MAAA CATEGORY MEETINGS

Control Line Second Tuesday monthly at 8.00pm Seven Stars Saloon, Angas St, ADELAIDE Radio Control Nil

Category ChairpersonsControl Line Peter Anglberger Ph. 0448 433 282 email: [email protected] Control Bill Kent Ph. 0414 883 429 email: [email protected]

Website www.masa.org.au web master: [email protected]

FEBRUARY 17 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC18 Radian Vic Park SSL25 Open Thermal Milang SSL25 Glider Aero Tow Constellation CMFC25 Precision Aerobatics AMA Monarto SAPAMARCH 3 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 4 F3J Practice for International + Open F5J Milang SSL4 HMAC Pylon and Club Competition Holdfast HMAC8 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF9-10-11-12 F3J International + Open F5J Milang SSL9-12 Australian Masters P&DARCS Vic SAPA11 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA17 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC17–18 Skyhawks Funfly Weekend Skyhawks Skyhawks18 Sidewalk Sale Constellation CMFC18 Scale Fun Fly Day AMA Monarto SASOSA18 Slope with F3F Glider TBA wind dependant SSL24-25 F3K World Championship Team Trial Milang SSL30– April 2 SCALE GLIDER AEROTOW Jerilderie LSFAPRIL 1 Scale Glider Aero Tow Milang SSL1 HMAC Pylon and Club Competition Holdfast HMAC 7 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 8 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL8 Pylon Racing Constellation SAMPRA12 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF21 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC21-22 Modelflight Midway Cup F3J Thermal Glider Horsham SSL22 Radian XL Milang SSL22 Precision Aerobatics Constellation SAPA29 Control Line and Rotary Wing Day Constellation CMFC29 Open Thermal Milang SSL

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