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Model Aerosport SA Inc. Newsletter march 2020 Edition

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MASA Secretary

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MASA Minutes

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MASA Events

Advertising

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CMFC member Pete Leaney with his “Camel” at the CMFC Bi-Plane day.


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BBLLUEUE LLAKEAKE AAEROERO MMODELLERSODELLERS IINNCC..

Mt Gambier Float Fly Weekend Held at Lake Leake on Saturday & Sunday, 23rd & 24th May, 2020. Camping available at Lake Leake along with comfortable

catering facilities. ($10.00 camping fee for the weekend) Flying commences at sunrise and finishes at sunset (unless

you have lighting fitted...…) BBQ Lunch and Drinks available all weekend. Registration Fee of $10.00 for the 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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Gathering of

the Cubs

Date: 13-14 Mar 2021 Time: 0800hrs

WANT TO HELP

SET A RECORD? The Guinness Book of Records has been contacted. SHMAC is attempting to set an Australian Record for the Most Number of Cubs in One Place at One time. If you have a Cub, any Cub, or you have thought about building a Cub, why not build one and be apart of this attempt. Let us know. Contact Ned via:

email: [email protected]

South Hummocks MAC 129 Gulfview Rd, South Hummocks.


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Next event: Fun Fly Moonta MAC Date: 15 Mar 2020

Scale Aircraft Society of

South Australia

We are a Special Interest Group.

A society of like-minded people

who have scale aeromodelling

amongst some of our passions.

We exist for sharing and

enhancing all aspects of scale

aeromodelling, irrespective of

experience. If you have a scale

model or want to get involved

with the Scale Society, come to

one of our meetings at the FTA

classrooms, Hangar 30, Parafield

AP. We are open to all MAAA

affiliated members.

For more

information check

out the SASOSA

SIG Page on the

MASA website.

President: Ray Melton Vice President: Steve Marriner Sec/Trea: Trevor Woolfitt SecAssist: Peter Lyas

Scale Aircraft Society of South Australia

Secretary/Treasurer Phone: 0402 815 957 E-mail: [email protected]

Be a Part of It.

Next meeting: Hanger 30, Parafield AP Date: 16 Apr 2020


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Position of MASA Secretary

At the 2018 AGM the current secretary expressed a desire to stand down from the position of secretary after five years of service to MASA. Unfortunately, no nominations were received and the secretary agreed to caretake the position until a suitable replacement is found. The flexibility for this arrangement has now reached its elastic limit and the current incumbent will stand down at the May 2020 Annual General Meeting.

Model Aero Sport SA is seeking to recruit a suitable applicant to fill the position of Secretary and seeks expressions of interest from the committee and members of MASA.

A job description has been prepared and is available on request.

Reality Check

MASA has experienced consistent leadership for a long period of time and members should not become complacent in the fact that any long serving members will continue indefinitely.

At the next AGM, the positions of President and Treasurer will also be up for re-election. If the existing incumbents elect not to re nominate and no nominations are forthcoming, the continuity of the MASA committee could be in a dire state and being unable to function, control of Aeromodelling in SA may well relegate back to the National body. State guidance will not be available, persons making decisions may have no knowledge of the South Australia environment.

Utilisation of our younger membership, encouraging them to step up and transition into the future leadership of MASA, would be a logical and realistic investment in the future survival of Aeromodelling in SA. At present this can be done, and advantage taken of the existing team knowledge base. This may not be available if we wait too long. If you value he future of your organisation, MASA, now is the time to ensure its future.

Expressions of Interest in the position are welcomed

and requests for the Job & Person Description should be forwarded to:

[email protected]


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MODELAEROSPORTSAINCORPORATEDNOTICEOFMEETING

THEANNUALGENERALMEETINGOFMODELAEROSPORTSAINCORPORATED

will be held on Friday 29th May 2020 at the Restless Dance Theatre meeting room.

195 Gilles Street Adelaide.

Commencingat7.30pm.

2020AnnualGeneralMeetingAgenda

1. Meeting declared open. 2. Apologies. 3. Minutes of 2019 AGM. (Published in June 2019 MASA Newsletter) 4. Business Arising from Minutes 5. Executive Reports 6. Category Chairmen's Reports. 7. Financial Report. 8. Honorarium. 9. Fees 2020/2021. 10. Election of Officers. 11. General Business 12. Close.

Refreshments will follow the meeting.

MASAINC.ANNUALGENERALMEETING

ELECTIONOFEXECUTIVE

NOMINATIONSARECALLEDFORTHEFOLLOWINGPOSITIONS. President Retiring Member Neil Tank Secretary Retiring Member Paul Kumela Treasurer Retiring Member Garry Oakley C/L Chairman Retiring Member Peter Anglberger R/C Chairman position now vested in the MASA committee.

Under the Constitution, Retiring Executive members are automatically eligible for reappointment. Other nominations are to be made on the form below signed by both the Nominee and the Proposer

NominationsmustreachtheMASASecretarybyFRIDAYApril24th2020.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MODELAEROSPORTSAINCORPORATEDNOMINATIONFORM

I hereby nominate ............................................................................(full name) (VH No).......................... For the position of ............................................................................................. At the 2020 Annual General Meeting Signed .............................. (Proposer) (VH No).......................... I accept the nomination: Signed .............................. (Nominee)


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MAAA Affiliated flyers only

FREE CAMPING SITESTOILETS & SHOWER

AVAILABLE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PHONE: Jack Dodd 0499 044 661 Darrel Blow 0400 570 814

Current FAI licence MUST be produced when registering

PLEASE NOTE: Heavy model certificates must be produced before flying such

models.

A GREAT DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT

ON FIELD CATERING


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2020 National Electric Flight Rally Cootamundra State Field

Easter 2020 – 10th to 13th April

Field open on Thursday 9th for camp setup and free flying

A jamboree of electric flying events and activities

Events include: Foamy Pylon Racing – new 3 class event, see website F5J - Open and Limited LEG - Limited Electric Glider Radian glider - Sportsman & Expert Electric Scramble Electric Scale EOT - Electric Old Timer 5 classes Free flying Roast dinner at the field AEFA AGM

Great site - toilets and shower on the field Undercover areas Free camping - no powered sites Charging sites for batteries Catering on the field Pre-registration required - entry form on website MAAA membership required

Presented by the Australian Electric Flight Association all details on website:

www.aefanet.com

Location: 34°43’16.4”S, 148°02’34.2”E


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Indoor Flying Open Night

For more information: Search “indoorflyers” saindoor.c1.biz

22nd April from 7pm – 9pm Paradise Primary School (entry off Harris St.) In addition to our usual flying nights on 2nd Thursday and 4th Wednesday of every month, we’re inviting those who are curious to experience indoor flying to come and see what it’s all about. You can bring along something that’s safe to fly indoors, get some practise on the simulator or just chat to some of our friendly members. Only $5 for flying visitors and free for spectators


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CMFC Sidewalk Sale Sunday 22nd March 2020

After the last few years success our club sidewalk sale format will be repeated again this year. The sidewalk sale will provide an opportunity for MASA members to bring any modeling goods to the field and sell or swap them directly with other members. There will be no entry fee or other charges and a BBQ lunch and cool drinks will be available, gate opens at 8am. Please remember the field will be operational so if demonstrating radio equipment other than 2.4 a key must be in the keyboard. The event has always been well-attended and great fun with a huge amount of goods changing hands so make sure you keep the day free for a trip to Connie

CMFC field 338 Brooks Road, Waterloo Corner


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CMFC Vintage, Retro and Control Line Day

7th June 2020

CMFC Vintage, Retro and Control Line Fun Fly Day.

Any model design up to 1979, glider, c/l, r/c

Petrol, glow, diesel, electric, and rubber power.

BBQ lunch, cool drinks, coffee and tea will be available, takeoff 9am.



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CONSTELLATION WW11 Scale Day

Sunday 26th April 2020

WW11Scale Day any power and any size is welcome.

Open to any aircraft that took place in WW11

BBQ lunch, cool drinks, coffee and tea will be available, takeoff 9am.



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MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC

Held on 4th March 2020 at The Restless Dance Theatre Meeting Room

Meeting opened by the President at 7.30Hrs

PRESENT: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Adelaide Aero Modellers [AAC], Adelaide Model Aero Sport [AMA], Adelaide FPV Racing [AFPVR], Barossa [BVMAC], Concorde, Constellation [CMFC], Helicopter [SARCH], Holdfast [HMAC], Goolwa Indoor Model Flyers Club [GIMFC], Indoor Flyers [SAIF], Moonta [MMAC], Noarlunga [NMAS], Northern Soaring League [NSL], Old Timer [OT], Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers [ORAM, Newsletter Editor, Pylon [SAMPRA], Scale Society [SASOSA], Skyhawks [SA], South Coast [SCMAS], South Hummocks [SHMAC], Southern Soaring League [SSL], Strathalbyn [SMAC]

VISITORS: Nil. APOLOGIES: NL Editor, CMFC, AFPVR.

Minutes of previous meeting It was moved by the SMAC seconded by SHMAC that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

Instructors Course. An error was made on the date for the requalifying time frame for Instructors. The correct date is 31st June 2020.

BMF Water Supply charge. Having not received any communication from the club, the secretary is to follow up on this matter.

MAAA Recruitment Project Concept plan. A preliminary meeting was held with representatives from MAAA and OMP. An agreement subject to an MOU with all parties has yet to be finalised. In the meantime MASA is seeking expression of interest from SA clubs and instructors for their participation in this trial. MASA Calendar. The coordinator indicated entries are going well, however some country clubs need to submit their dates so as events can be listed as an official MASA sanctioned event.

CORRESPONDENCE IN

AAC -- F2D Request for Sponsorship Treasurer -- Financials L Petersen -- Letter of ResignationP. Leaney -- Letter of ResignationHMAC -- RFI Sport RecognitionMAAA -- Notification of May ConferenceAMA -- Loan ApplicationConcorde -- Assistance Scheme application

CORRESPONDENCE OUT

BMF -- Decision on water meter MAAA -- CMFC Incident reportHMAC -- Sports Recognition info


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BUSINESS ARISING from Correspondence

F2D Sponsorship. AAC submitted a request to assist Greg Nelson in taking part in the August 2020 world champs in Poland, A motion was put by BVMAC seconded by SMAC that subject to the standard requirements, $250 be awarded. Motion carried.

AMA Loan. The club submitted an application for a MASA loan to replace an end of life mower. Having met all the requirements for a loan application, it was moved by the Treasurer and seconded by SSL that the amount of $5000 be made available for the club to acquire a replacement ride on mower. Motion carried

MAAA Club Assistance Scheme. Concorde submitted an application and comprehensive business plan for MASA endorsement. If successful, the application to MAAA will contribute towards providing an off grid solar power system at the club venue. A motion was put by SMAC and seconded by Skyhawks to support the application and the status quo remain that MASA agreed not contribute to assistance scheme applications. Motion carried.

MAAA National Conference. The secretary advised the meeting of the agenda items requiring attention at ordinary member level. In particular, field reports on MAAA owned fields and any agenda items of national relevance. Any items should be forwarded to the secretary prior to Friday 20th March 2020.

Resignations. SCMAC MASA rep and Old Timer rep have expressed a desire to resign from their positions after many years of active service.

The President gave a Vote of thanks to Lindsay Petersen of SCMAC for his years of dedication to MASA and his persistent efforts in finding the club a new flying site in the southern area.

The Executive also gave a vote of thanks to Peter Leaney for many years of service to MASA as the OT representative and his many other roles including MASA procurement officer, Promotional Officer and C.F.S. Approved officer, approving flying fields to operate turbine aircraft and issuing annual permits to our Jet Turbine pilots.

The President’s comments for both representatives were received with acclamation.

Sport Recognition. HMAC requested information on the formal response MASA received from Sport SA to follow a new line of enquiry through Minister Amanda Rishworth.

MEMBERSHIP 844

Clubs Affiliated with MASA (29)

Senior 820 Junior 24 Life 6

CATEGORY REPORTS No category report from ACC this month.

GENERAL BUSINESS

MASA Promotional Team.

Following an initial meeting, plans are in progress to introduce an interclub challenge with club teams participating in low key competition. It is envisaged the event will start in July and the finals


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run in the following June. The accent on this event is based on fun, so watch this space for further news.

BVMAC Request for MAAA Sponsorship.

The club has been selected to host the Australian Pattern Aerobatics Masters World Cup on the 28th - 30th March 2020. The club is seeking MAAA assistance with costs associated with the hire of toilets, showers, rubbish bin supply and removal for the event which has attracted 65 registered pilots. As part of the submission a motion was put by Concorde and seconded by SHMAC that MASA support the event and declare it a major event. Motion carried. The secretary will forward the business case requesting support of $4500 to the MAAA secretary.

Safety Matters.

HMAC advised the meeting of three incidents involving the loss of control of models due to unsecure battery terminal connections and one incident of a battery falling out due to non-effective mechanical restraint.SSL advised of an incident where an overtight cable tie was used to secure battery connections and caused a short circuit in the + & - connections of the power source.Under normal circumstances cable ties can provide the securing required, however, should the cable tie be over tensioned, in time serious problems could result as described.

“Safety is not about big brother or the fun police,Simply working towards a positive safety culture”.

There being no further business

Meeting Closed 21.23 HrsNext Meeting Wednesday 1st April 2020

at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles Street Adelaide


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MARCH 7 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 7-8-9 OpenF5JInternational Milang SSL8 Pylon Day Constellation CMFC12 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF15 Radian / F3RES / 2M F5J Milang SSL15 ScaleFunFlyDay MoontaClubField SASOSA21 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC22 Sidewalk Sale Constellation CMFC22 Scale Glider Aero Tow Monarto AMA SSL 27–30 PrecisionAerobaticsMASTERS2020 Barossa SAPA29 Open Thermal Milang SSLAPRIL 1 Mid-Week Glider and Training Milang SSL 4 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 5 HMAC Pylon and Club Competition Holdfast HMAC 5 Radian / F3RES / 2M F5J Milang SSL9 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise Primary School SAIF10–13 Easter11 - 12 Moonta Easter Fun Fly Moonta MMAC18 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC18 - 19 Modelflight Midway Cup F3J Thermal Glider Horsham SSL19 Noel Wenzel Memorial Fun Fly Strathalbyn SMAC19 Precision Aerobatics Constellation SAPA22 ComeandTryFunFlyOPENNIGHT(SeeAdvert) ParadisePrimarySchool SAIF

26 F5J Electric Thermal Milang SSL 26 WW11 Scale Day Constellation CMFC29 Apr – 9th May Australian Nationals West Wyalong MAAAMAY2 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 2 – 3 Mildura Fun Fly 2020 Mildura SAM3 HMAC Pylon and Club Competition Holdfast HMAC 3 WW11 Scale Rally Constellation CMFC3 Scale Glider Aero Tow Milang SSL 6 Mid-Week Glider and Training Milang SSL 10 MothersDay10 State Champs Glider Practice day Milang SSL14 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF

MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2020 DATEEVENTVENUEHOST

Larry Scott - Rebuilt Tiger Moth

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 NeilTank Ph. 8325 3056 email: [email protected] PaulKumela Ph. 0490 371 869 12 Saphire Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162 email: [email protected] GarryOakleyPh. 0417 814 373 email: [email protected] President DavidMifsudPh. 0413 512 350 email: [email protected]

CategoryChairpersonsControl Line PeterAnglbergerPh. 0448 433 282 email: [email protected] Control BillKent Ph. 0414 883 429 email: [email protected]

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

Public Officer PaulKumelaAuditor RichardHomesNewsletter Editor Bob McEwin Ph. 0499 018 288 email: [email protected] Registrar GarryOakleyPh. 0417 814 373Senior Flying Instructor GarryOakleyPh. 0417 814 373 email: [email protected]

ANNUALFEES:2019-2020Senior $118.00 Pensioner $118.00 Junior $59.00Reductions 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 CATEGORYMEETINGS

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

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