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Model Aerosport SA Inc. Newsletter november 2016 Edition

“PROPELLERS....THERE IS NO WARNING, JUST PAIN”

NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE

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Classifieds

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Gas Turbine

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My Gypsy Moth

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70th Nationals

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CMFC

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HMAC

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SASOSA

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AAC

Administration

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MASA Minutes

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MASA Events

Advertising

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Modelflight

This model represents one of the six DH82A Tiger Moths operated by Britannia Royal Navy College flight at Roborough Aerodrome near

Plymouth during the 1960’s. The 1/5th Scale President kit was completely rebuilt by Larry Scott and refinished as the one he flew in 1965.


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Classifieds

Holdfast Model Aero ClubHMAC would like to invite all MASA Members to visit their Web page atHoldfastmac.asn.auYou will find all the latest news from the “Club on the Hill” in our Monthly Newsletter “BUZZ”. It is easy to find and available for all to read from the drop down menu. The President’s Notes are a regular item. Also results from Point Ten Pylon and other events are always published along with announcements for various upcoming events.

NOTICE TO ALL CLUBS AND MODELLERS OPERATING GAS TURBINESThe Bushfire Season commenced on October 1, 2016 so all Gas Turbine

Permits need to be renewed.These permits can be issued by any of the following:-

Neil Tank, Paul Kumela, Peter Leaney and Garry Oakley.

It would be appreciated if those who want the permits get together and arrange a day when most can be done together.

Expressions of interestGriffon 2000TDX 1/10th scale Hovercraft.Owned and operated by the late Alan Marks.This a fully functional scale R/C hovercraft featuring lifting cockpit door, navigation lights and rotating radar bar.Measuring 1070 x 500mm it can be seen on YouTube operating at ETSA Park. (Click on the link ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sutCKNcEaUYPerfect for hard smooth surfaces and very much at home on water, it’s very fast and surprisingly maneuverable.

Complete and ready to Hover.Interested? Please contact Bob McEwin at [email protected] or 0499 018 288.


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Alan Dale MARKS30/10/1924 – 30/10/2016

Alan was born and raised in Mt Gambier. From an early age he had a passion for motor vehicles and adventure. Years later when he married Shirley, she shared these passions. These included “Mud Plugging” as he called it, delivering caravans and motor homes all over Australia, a 4WD trek across the Simpson Desert and the Bay to Birdwood in their beloved Austin 7. Alan once confided in me that Shirley was always the better driver. He was a PMG postman for almost 50 years and delivered mail in Mt Gambier and after the war, Glenelg. He joined the RAAF during WW2 and trained as a high speed Morse code operator. His original posting was to India but when he reached Darwin, these orders changed and he was posted to a small town South of Darwin where he set up a high speed Morse code Station for the duration of the war. He was until a few years ago, President of a PMG telegraphy group and was one of the few surviving members of this unique craft. A life member and Social Secretary for many years of the Sporting Car Club of SA, he also found time to commentate at Rowley Park and other motor sporting events. He was a proud owner of a Mini Cooper S which he often drove in the annual Climb to the Eagle. His many talents also encompassed Penny Farthings and hosting a motor sport segment on the original Channel 7 Wide World of Sport, Channel 9 and a radio segment on the ABC. A past member of SSL he flew large scale gliders and powered models. He was also passionate about hovercraft and did not rest until he obtained a fully operational 10th scale Griffon 2000TDX. It was his pride and joy. His exceptional skill with a microphone placed him in demand, not only for Rowley Park, but events such as the Golden Era Races at Constellation and Jet Action at Monarto. He was a keen supporter of indoor flying at ETSA Park and for many years wrote a column for the MASA Newsletter under “Nite Al” and later as “The Phoenix” for the Model Flight website. His favourite indoor model was the Ikarus Bleriot from about 10 years ago. Alan is survived by his younger brother Dale.



MY GYPSY MOTH There are two major variant of the Gypsy Moth. The earlier G model had a timber framed body and the later models

had a metal framed body and were known as DH60M.In Nov 2015 the Constellation ran a De Havilland day as they have done for a number of years before and again in

2016. Earlier in the year on speaking with Collin Reedman I heard that Graham Simpson was selling his collection of home built models. I remembered seeing Grahams Gypsy Moth at the Port Adelaide Aircraft Museum. The SARCH Club had for a few years been putting on a static display of helicopters which was always well received by the public and some years other clubs were asked to put on a static aircraft display as well. ON one of those occasions Graham was present with his ¼ scale Gypsy Moth. On that occasion I asked Graham about the history of the model and its full size counterpart. He had copied the aircraft that had been owned and displayed by Joe Drage at his Wadonga museum and later at Air World in Wangaratta. Graham had travelled to Wangaratta about 1980 to photograph the plane and took a

lot of photos of VH-ULM and another airframe without covering. VH-ULM is a DH60M.

Graham had finished building the model in 1985 and competed in the Shepparton large model competition and won the event.

I realised that the full size aircraft was in fact the same aircraft that I had seen flying over Bendigo when I was a teenager (yes it is hard to believe that I was a teenager) I knew the owner firstly as an acquaintance of my father and then as the owner of the local Yamaha motorcycle dealership and service centre. His name was Les Penna and at one time he told me that the Gypsy Moth had been sold to Joe Drage. Les had therefore been the last of a long line of owners of the Gypsy prior to Joe. While Joe owned it, the aircraft was finally grounded due to it no longer being airworthy. When the Wangaratta collection

was sold off around 2002, the Gypsy went to Queensland and I believe it has had the one owner since. In 2012 a total rest Michael Redmond. When I told Graham the story as I knew it he was surprised and pleased as he had not known much about its history. Another CMFC Member, Kevin Bartlett can also tell a story of knowing Les as he had flown as a passenger in one of Les’ Tiger Moths in the early 1970s which came about as he knew and still knows Les’ son Greg who he had met during their air-force days.

So it came about that I acquired the model Gipsy Moth model in Nov 2015. How could I possibly pass up this opportunity? Unfortunately Graham had to sell the Gypsy and other models due to health issues. The Gypsy is already giving me much pleasure even though it was not quite flyable when I received it. I have been slack and now almost one year later I have it almost ready to fly again. I hope to fly it at the Noarlunga Scale Day in November. (2016 that is).

The model had an Enya 120R FS fitted which was very tired as I suspect it had probably done a lot of fling over the years. I am restoring the motor and will put it back in. In the mean time I acquired another Enya 120R which I will use for now. I may restore the Gypsy at some time, but I am reluctant to do so as it carries a lot of history with it and besides, it looks like an old aeroplane which the full size was when Graham modelled it.

I have included two photos. The first photo is of Joe Drage at the controls at Berwick, Victoria in February 1975. Joe had been given a special permit to fly the Gypsy to the Airshow for the 50th Anniversary of the DH60 Moth. The second photo is of the Graham’s model about the time it was completed, on display at Constellation.

The following is an extract from a Tasmanian newspaper report from 2012, followed by the Civil Aviation register for the full size aircraft. The history is quite interesting and it somewhat surprises me that the Gypsy actually survives today. What also is of interest to me is that the record shows that the aircraft was sold to Joe Drage in 1977, but he was already flying it in 1975 and I believed that Les transferred it to the Museum in 1972. Either there is a typo or Les retained ownership while it was on display until 1977.

-Historic Moth flies again.ALISON ANDREWSNov. 13, 2012.NOVEMBER 23, 1930 was a day like no one had seen in Northern Tasmania before.It was the day that Australian Aero Club Tasmanian section’s tiny de Havilland DH.60M Moth VH-ULM _ better known

as a Gipsy Moth _ made the first flight from the new aerodrome at Western Junction, near Evandale.The next day, The Examiner reported that a large crowd gathered at the “drome’’ in the afternoon to witness history

in the making.

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Joe Drage at the controls of VH-ULM at Berwick Victoria in Feb 1975 for the 50th Anniversary of the DH60 Moth



An exhibition of stunting by Captain Francis was ``highly spectacular’’.

But Captain W. Martin was the first of the aero club members to take the Gipsy Moth up solo.

Long-serving Tasmanian Aero Club member and Hillwood pilot Lindsay Millar will be one of a handful of people quietly commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the first flight that launched full-time commercial aviation in Tasmania on Friday week.

Mr Millar will be more excited than most since he found out that the little Gipsy Moth that made the historic flight is back in the air again after 25 years grounded.

He realised that the historic plane existed again in all its glory when he was contacted by Queensland librarian and plane enthusiast

Graham Potts checking on the Gipsy Moth’s history.He has been part of the team who rebuilt the iconic aircraft for Brisbane surgeon and plane enthusiast Michael

Redmond after he bought it from a grounded historic collection at Wangaratta in the early 2000s.``It was wonderful to find out that it was actually back in flying condition,’’ Mr Millar said.Mr Potts has discovered that the plane was built in England by the de Havilland Aircraft Company in 1929 and was one

of the first of the latest model of increasingly popular Gipsy Moth biplanes produced by the company.It was registered VH-ULM to the Department of Defence Civil Aviation branch in Melbourne and leased on a peppercorn

rent with its sister Moth VH-ULN to the newly formed aero club at Western Junction, in Northern Tasmania.It was flown extensively by the club for the next decade suffering no less than 11 minor accidents between June 1932

and October 1934.Ownership passed to the Royal Victorian Aero Club at the end of 1944.After a succession of private owners following World War II the little Gipsy Moth joined Joe Drage collection of historic

planes at Wodonga in 1972.The collection was relocated to Wangaratta where it was broken up and sold in 2002.Work to restore the Tasmanian Aero Club’s former plane started in earnest in 2009 and it took to the air again for the

first time in 25 years in May, this year. (2012).

Bill Kent Nov 2016

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Model of Gypsy Moth VH-ULM built by Graham Simpson



! ! 80 YEARS OF NATIONALS!

! ! 1938-----------------------------------------2018! !

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..............................................................................................................................3

1.1 EVENT VENUES ................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 BRIEF DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 MAP OF WEST WYALONG............................................................................................................................................4 2.2 AERIAL VIEW OF FIELD/VENUES LOCATIONS .................................................................................................5 AB FIELD...........................................................................................................................................................................5 AIRPORT............................................................................................................................................................................6 REDMAN OVAL, GUN CLUB FIELD, INDOOR STADIUM.........................................................................................7

3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE 70th NATIONALS 2018 ....................................................................................... 8

4.0 CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE 2018 NATIONALS ....................................................................................8

4.1 ORGANISING COMMITTEE ...................................................................................................................................84.2 2018 NATIONALS Ð COMPETITION RULES .......................................................................................................... 84.3 2018 NATIONALS Ð SOCIAL OCCASIONS, TROPHIES AND MERCHANDISE.............................................................94.4 2018 NATIONALS Ð FINANCIAL ISSUES.................................................................................................................94.5 2018 NATIONALS Ð OTHER SOCIAL AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS.........................................................................94.6 2018 NATIONALS Ð RISK ASSESSMENT.............................................................................................................................................9

5.0 PROPOSED BULLETIN 001.(cover page).....................................................................................................10

6.0 CLOSING...........................................................................................................................................................11

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. The 70th MAAA National Model Aircraft Championships to be held in West Wyalong NSW, between the 23rd and the 30th of April 2018, will be a truly centralised and combined event with all venues within 15 minutes of each other and the town centre. In this the 80th year since the Þrst Nationals, it is hoped that this event will ÒrebootÓ the NATS as a premier event and provide an enjoyable REUNION for those who have attended previous Nats and an exciting INTRODUCTION for those who have never been to a Nats. With a very supportive Shire Council, a long lead time and liaison with NSIGs, all venues will be to a high standard and should ensure high entry numbers, great competition and camaraderie.

1.1 EVENT VENUES

LOCATION: WEST WYALONG NSW

1EXEE CUT1.0 EXECUTIVE S1.1! EVENT PROPLocation:! ! WestBooked venues:FIELD USE Distance from centre of WW

1) NSWFFS AB Field with180 metre grass strip

RC Glider, SAMs, FF, CL

14 Kilometres / 15 minutes

2) WW AIRPORT with a 1500 metre sealed runway,900 metre bare cross strip.

Pylon, Scale, Aerobatics, CL Speed & TR.

1.5 Kilometres / 4 minutes

3) WWMAC Gun Club Field Helicopter 5 Kilometres / 6 minutes

4) Redman Oval CL Aerobatics, Combat

2 Kilometres / 5 minutes

5) WW Indoor Stadium Registration Centre

All Indoor & Swap Meet/ Auction and Processing

1 Kilometre / 2 minutes

1.2! BRIEF DETAILS

The dates for the 70th MAAA Nationals are the (23rd to the 30th of April 2018. These dates have been chosen to not only promote aermodelling within central NSW because of generally good weather during this period but to also incorporate school holidays for a family friendly Nationals. ! With an eye to furthering the aims of the MAAA Strategic Plan and our recent national recognition as a Sport, promotion and camaraderie is extremely important. ! The fact that all disciplines can be accommodated within 15 minutes of each other will allow for increased cross discipline participation and the probability of vastly improved numbers of spectators. ! The Airport facility which is so close to town, will be able to host 3 simultaneous RC events as well as the CL hardstand events, giving an unprecedented opportunity to showcase Aeromodelling in general and National Competition in particular. This facility including the ÒTerminal BuildingÓ has been made available by the owner, the Bland Shire Council.! The proposal is for a truly Combined Nationals, as they Òused to beÓ, with all events in close proximity, all with Þrst class facilities in a friendly and supportive country town.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

The idea of a truly combined Nationals was germinated almost 3 years ago and with the encouragement and assistance of the Bland Shire Council, CLAS, SAMʼs, the WWMAC and our own members it is becoming a reality.! Taking encouragement from the recent successful Qld Nats, although unfortunately conducted without the Free Flight events, and the relatively successful 69th decentralised Nats, we believe that the Nats as a premier event is still viable. ! The fact that the Nats has not been the pinnacle of our sport in recent years is largely due to the inability of host states to secure Þrst class venues for almost 100 events.The logistics of providing 4 or 5 RC Þelds, Free Flight Indoor and Outdoor, plus Control Line Hardstand and Grass circles has led to inferior venues and a rejection by the various NSIGʼs, who themselves have better individual venues. ! The fact that West Wyalong can offer all events in every discipline Þrst class venues, is a breakthrough, and should ÒrebootÓ the Nats. West Wyalong is an excellent host town, with all disciplines being able to be provided with Þrst class venues all within15 minutes travel time of the town centre.

Street Map of West Wyalong indicating all Fields and Venues to be used for the 70th Nats.

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AB FIELD 1390 CLEAR RIDGE ROAD WEST WYALONG. (FIELD 1 )Free Flight Outdoor events , SAM events , RC Glider and some Control Line events, plus limited on-site camping facilities.!

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! 2.2 AERIAL VIEW OF FIELDS. ( FIELD 2 RC A,B & C + CL Hardstand.)

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WWMAC GUN CLUB FIELD. (FIELD 3)Proposed RC Helicopter venue

(Image unavailable at this time)150 metre rolled dirt strip plus Astro Turf Helicopter take off area .Has shade structures.

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REDMAN OVAL (FIELD 4) Proposed CL Aerobatics & CombatHas adjacent toilets and shade structure.

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WEST WYALONG INDOOR STADIUM (INDOOR 5)

It is proposed that this double indoor basketball court facility (currently under renovation), be used as the ÒHUBÓ of the 70th Nats. Being located right in town, makes it ideal as a central meeting point. It will provide a focus for REGISTRATION of all competitors, be used for all PROCESSING, INDOOR FLYING events including student Hangar Rat (unofÞcial event), and the SWAP MEET / BRING AND BUY/ AUCTION.It will also allow spectators to receive an INFO pack containing a complete event schedule with directions to all venues, and an opportunity to see Scale models from all disciplines on static display, as well as the Indoor Flying events.

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3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE NSW NATIONALS 2018

The objectives of the organizing committee for the 2018 Nationals are:

1. To provide suitable venues for the highest standard of competition possible.2. To provide venues for fellowship and camaraderie for modellers from all over! Australia, within 15 minutes of a variety of accommodation and facilities. 3.! To provide an opportunity for competitors and the general public to see every facet ! of aeromodelling in close proximity to a host town. 4. To establish a National Champion in each event for the year 2018.5. To provide a means of Team selection for International Events when requested by! any Special Interest Group.6. To provide a means to showcase aeromodelling to the local community and the

nation, in this the 80th year of Nationals.7. To directly involve local school students by the inclusion of a demonstration event.

4.0 CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE 2018 NATIONALS.

4.1 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.

A 70th Nationals Committee has been formulated and members are being recruited to perform speciÞc tasks in their areas of expertise. At this early juncture, we have enough volunteers to Þll all roles as identiÞed below.Those positions already identiÞed are:

a) Chairman and MAAA Liaison OfÞcer.b) Secretary:c) Treasurer:d) Registrar: e) Administrators for each discipline CL- FF-. SAMʼs- RC- f)Public Relations OfÞcer g) CASA and WW Airport liaison.h) West Wyalong MAC liaisoni) Merchandise and promotional event design-

4.2 2018 NATIONALS EVENT COMPETITION RULES.

All events run at the 2018 Nats will be conducted in accordance with the FAI Sporting Code and Australian Rules Book. There is no intention to modify or alter in anyway the current rules associated with these events especially those that are part of Team Selections.It is the intention that the events scheduling is presented and published for viewing on the MAAA Website by the end of August 2017.

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4.3 2018 NATIONALS EVENT SOCIAL OCCASIONS, TROPHIES and MERCHANDISE.

The following aspects of the 2018 Nationals will be prepared and details presented to MAAA to demonstrate general compliance with the MAAA Nationals Guide 2013, speciÞcally:- Contestants Folders;- Souvenirs and Merchandise; - Nationals BrieÞng to all contestants; ! !- Trophies and Merchandise;- Spectator Info Packs.

4.4 2018 NATIONALS EVENT - FINANCIAL ISSUES.

It is the intention of the NSWFFS to open a speciÞc Ò70th NatsÓ bank account and this will separate any Nationals transactions from the Societyʼs general account. Once this is in place and the signatories are conÞrmed a request will be made to the MAAA for the release of the Nationals assistance money. NSWFFS Public OfÞcer -Gary Pope has prepared a budget spreadsheet which will allow costs to be assessed in an iterative process throughout the entire preparation and running of the Nationals. This document will be presented at the 2017 Council Conference.

Sponsorship will be sought from various Trade and Hobby providers as well as Clubs and local businesses, however the overall budget is not heavily reliant on such sponsorship.The recent Qld Nationals has provided invaluable guidance as to current costs and income and it is anticipated that the 70th NSW Nationals will have a similar Þnancial proÞle.

4.5 2018 NATIONALS EVENT - OTHER SOCIAL and PROMOTIONAL EVENTS.

Several other ideas to promote Aeromodelling and involve the local community have been suggested during the competition period. Those that have been deemed as being appropriate are :* Swap Meet/ Bring and Buy/ Auction, with Trade Stands and Indoor 3D Demonstration.* BBQ and Night Scramble.* Student Hangar Rat (unofÞcial event)* FPV Drone Racing (demonstration event) STC* Presentation Dinner.

4.6 2018 NATIONALS EVENT - RISK ASSESSMENT.All necessary venues for the 2018 Nats have been pre booked, ( see attached conÞrmation from the Bland Shire Council and NSWFFS). Once events for each venue have been conÞrmed a RA will be prepared for each site. These will take into account event speciÞc requirements and prevailing circumstances at each site. This will form part of the ongoing communication with MAAA and the NSIGʼs to ensure a safe and successful event.

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5.0 70th MAAA NATIONALS PROPOSED (cover page of) BULLETIN 00110



6.0 CLOSING

! The opportunity exists for a successful, memorable and enjoyable 70th MAAA Nationals in West Wyalong in 2018. ! We believe this is a Þtting site for the celebration of 80 years of MAAA Nationals, and probably the only available site in Australia capable of hosting a fully combined MAAA National Model Aircraft Championships.! The available venues provide a sound basis for a ÒreunionÓ of all those members who have been to previous Nats and all those who have always wanted to attend a Nats.In addition the opportunity exists to demonstrate some increasingly popular, cutting edge events such as FPV Drone racing, and introduce a new generation to the Nats. ! The Local Shire Council of Bland are extremely supportive of this event as is the small but enthusiastic WW MAC. ! The town is well situated, centrally, on the Newell Highway and although it boasts an array of services and facilities, it is small enough for an event of this nature to have a signiÞcant impact, with various media coverage almost guaranteed.! This will be the Þrst time in many decades that all events are within a 15 minute radius of a town centre and that two or three disciplines will be able to ßy on the same Þeld.

Signed

The Executive NSWFFS Inc.

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Naracoorte Model Aero Club Presents their

2016 Fun Fly 12th + 13th November Naracoortehasalargeflatopenareawithamowngrassstripsuitabletomosttypesofaircraft.AccommodationavailableinNaracoorteatmotels,hotelsandthelocalcaravanparks.Gotavan,tentorswag,youarewelcometocamponsite.Cateringwillbeavailablebothdays,withRoastDinneronSaturdaynight.

Formoreinformation

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Alternatively:- MatthewDunstan MatthewHoskingsPresident SecretaryPh:0419852413 Ph:0428841467

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FLYINGFIELD

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CONSTELLATION MODEL FLYING CLUB INCDE HAVILLAND and R.F.D.S. DAY

By Don Howie

A total of 70 R.F.D.S. Badges at $5.00 each were sold on this excellent flying day, between Constellation and Skyhawks members.

The highlight was the fly-in of the full size D.H.Chipmunk from the Gawler Airfield owned and flown by Marcus Michell. Marcus as a teenager was a member of Constellation in the mid 1970’s and was taught to fly R/C aircraft by the writer. The visit on the day was organised by Colin Reedman.

The low-wing De Havilland Chipmunk Tandem Trainer was designed by Polish designer Wsiewolod J, Jakimiuk,who had designed the PLZ Fighter aircraft in the 1930’s in Poland. When Hitler ( the Germans) invaded Poland in September 1939, he managed to leave the Country and found and found his way to Canada, where he became part of De Havilland in Canada.

About 1943, Jaki as he was known (first 4 letters of his surname) began thinking of a new Trainer design to be produced after the war ended. Late 1945, the design was finished and the new aircraft was first flown on 22nd of May 1946. In Canada, 218 Chipmunks aircraft were produced and all Canadian aircraft designs by De Havilland were names after animals. In England and Europe, a total of 1080 Chipmunks were made and eventually became the trainer for many Aero Clubs through out the world, as it became the replacement of the Tiger Moth that used the same inverted 4 cylinder Gipsy Major engine, with slightly more power. Thus the day at Constellation was the 70th Anniversary of the famous aircraft.

Two 72 inch span “Chipmunk” models were flown on the day and both were built from the Dennis Bryant (UK) plan and wood kit. First shown is Murray Lewis ( Constellation) with the model, powered with a Thunder Tiger Pro 46 glo and the model is covered with Hobby King yellow iron-on film.

The second model at1/6th scale is Peter Lyas from Skyhawks with his model powered with an ASP 90 four stroke glo. This aircraft won the D.H. Chipmunk Model of the day Trophy, presented to him by Marcus Michell, at the end of the day.

Another De Havilland aircraft was the 1/8th scale (73 inch span) twin

Naracoorte Model Aero Club Presents their

2016 Fun Fly 12th + 13th November Naracoortehasalargeflatopenareawithamowngrassstripsuitabletomosttypesofaircraft.AccommodationavailableinNaracoorteatmotels,hotelsandthelocalcaravanparks.Gotavan,tentorswag,youarewelcometocamponsite.Cateringwillbeavailablebothdays,withRoastDinneronSaturdaynight.

Formoreinformation

Email:[email protected]

Alternatively:- MatthewDunstan MatthewHoskingsPresident SecretaryPh:0419852413 Ph:0428841467

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FLYINGFIELD

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CONSTELLATION MODEL FLYING CLUB

Peter Lyas - Chipmunk

Peter Puleston - Mosquito



engine electric Mosquito built by Peter Puleston, who came out from the UK in the 1970’s and joined Constellation Club at this time. This model won the Trophy on the day as for the Best Civilian or Military Mono Plane by De Havilland.

The next group of aircraft is the popular Tiger Moth biplane, still very popular to fly in the full size aircraft, as it is open cockpit flying from the old days. Mike Savill flew the Hanger 9 Tiger Moth at ¼ scale owned by Les Furnell from Constellation.

A recently rebuilt 72

inch span Tiger Moth, constructed many years ago from a Precedent kit by the late John Bates was the model at 1/5th scale by Constellation Secretary, Larry Scott. Larry recovered the wings, airframe etc with Seconite full size covering and the finish is automotive silver and red.

This model along with the two scratch built ¼ scale Tigers is shown in the photo with Terry Cosh (centre) and Steve Barker (right) with his red trimmed model that I have featured previously. Steve from Constellation won

the Best Civilian and Military Bi-plane trophy on the day.Last photo is Marcus Michell in front of his full size

Chipmunk before hand starting and returning to Gawler with his wife in the aircraft, doing some great low flying and aerobatics before landing and after take off in the afternoon. Many thanks to Rod Spurrier, who made a great hamburger

lunch and Colin Reedman after making the day a great success.

Mike Savill flew the Les Furnell Hanger 9 1/4 scale Tiger Month .

Larry Scott, Terry Cosh and Steve Barker - Tiger Moths

Marcus Mitchell - Full size Chipmunk

Larry Scott - Rebuilt Tiger Moth

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CONSTELLATION BIPLANE DAY

Sunday 29th Jan 2017

Biplane 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 wingsflying 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

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HOLDFAST MODEL AERO CLUB

DOUBLE MAIDEN

At last, the weather gods smiled favourably. Conditions were good to conduct a test flight on both my latest build projects, a Fokker DVII and a Mini Contender.

Maiden number 1, the DVIIAll checks completed, fuelled up and motor started. I co-opted club

member Russell O’Brien to be my wingman to help out with trim changes if needed. Taxying out onto the field I tried a few left and right turns to see how she handled on the ground – good response. Lined her up into what little wind there was and slowly opened the throttle. Tracking nicely she picked up speed and gently lifted off. So far so good. Then the drama started. As the airspeed increased the plane decided to go vertical. Unbelievable, it was prop-hanging; with a 25 glow motor! Easing off the throttle I had a few anxious moments as she gyrated through

the sky. Eventually I recovered control and managed to land it safely. Phew, that was scary. For a while I thought it was a goner, but no, she wanted to live to fly another day. Russell wasn’t needed to help with trim changes; he also thought it was a goner and couldn’t believe it came down in one piece.

Upon checking the model the cause was identified as too little decalage on the top wing. The plan I used showed a negative 1.5 degrees which I duly set using my incidence meter. However, I must have inadvertently decreased the angle when tightening the strut and cabane connectors.

Back to the workshop/hangar for remediation.

Maiden number 2, the Mini ContenderFreshly charged battery installed, checks completed, ready to go.

I did my usual taxying turns to check ground handling – no problems. Lined her up into a gentle breeze, gradually increased power and she was away. Climbing to height and throttling back she flew incredibly well. I was more than pleased; I was amazed at how well she flew, as if she

was on rails. The only trim change I needed was three clicks of right rudder. Time for a stall check, very benign, she just mushed down slowly without dropping a wing. Some basic aerobatics, a loop and a roll, she handled them well. I was starting to enjoy myself. Time for landing, set up a nice descent profile and she settled down without bouncing.

Checking her over there were no loose bits, everything secure so I followed up with two more flights. Club member Bob McEwin was right when he said I’d enjoy flying it. She’s indeed a delight!

DVII’s turn again The decalage was reset to where it should be and it was time to resume the flight testing. Club member Pete

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Robertson was at hand so I co-opted him as my wingman to help with any trim changes. This time the DVII took off nicely and as apprehensive as I was it didn’t repeat its previous ungainly performance. A few clicks of down trim on the elevator, followed by a few circuits. Time to bring her down; she came in for a nice landing. After manually adjusting the elevator linkage she was ready for a follow-up flight. This time a few clicks of right aileron and she was able to fly hands off; a far cry from the original test flight. Another nice landing and I was happy with the outcome – at last!

Now she’s ready for combat. She’ll be my back-up “here’s one I prepared earlier” model for when/if my main combat DVII gets shot down again.

Maiden flights are so much fun. You never know what is going to happen. Most times it’s straightforward but now and again your reflexes are really put to the test.

John Jefferson

SCALE AIRCRAFT SOCIETY OF SA

FLY SCALE WITH US

Scale Aircraft Society of South AustraliaVisit to Constellation Model Flying Club field onSunday the 23rd of October 2016

The Constellation Club in partnership with Skyhawks, and Concorde clubs conducted a fly-in fund raising event for the benefit of the Royal Flying Doctor Service on this date. Additionally, the fixture was combined with the annual

De Havilland day, a Scale Society event originally scheduled for the 2nd of October, which unfortunately was called off due to atrocious weather. Members of the Scale Aircraft Society were there in good numbers, as were other members from Skyhawks, Concorde, Holdfast, South Coast, and Constellation clubs who participated in the flying event.

This day was ideal for flying our models with generally mild weather, except for one really strong blast of wind for a short time just before lunch. Four pilots flew their jet turbine powered models, which were no slouches getting around the field and were well displayed for the spectators. All other models were propeller driven, and included a diverse range of type and size. Quite a few sport and aerobatic models were well demonstrated by their pilots, and looked very impressive.

Models included a Fokker D7, Bücker Bü131 Jüngmann, Howard “Pete”, Ultimate Biplane, SE5a, Antoinette, ¼ scale P47D Razorback Thunderbolt, 1/8 scale P47D Razorback Thunderbolt, Fairchild PT 19, Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, Sbach 342. There was a Hawker Hurricane, Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, Cirrus, Piper Cub, Junkers Ju 87 “Stuka”, Hawker Sea Fury, and a Piper Pawnee.

As the event indicated, there was a good selection of De Havilland aircraft which showed their stuff – and a sight for sore eyes as well.

The De Havilland types there included: four DH 82 Tiger Moths of various scales, DHC-1 Chipmunk (RCAF), DHC-1 Chipmunk(2 FTS in UK), DH-2 (Airco), DH 98 Mosquito, DH 100 Vampire, and two DHC-2 Beavers.

Awards were presented for member’s De Havilland models judged within 3 categories which were:• For the best Monoplane Civil or Military: Awarded to Peter Puleston for his DH 98 Mosquito fighter Mk 6, 73” span, • For the best Biplane Civil or Military: Awarded to Steve Barker for his quarter scale DH 82 Tiger Moth – 88” span.• For the best DHC-1 Chipmunk: Awarded to Peter Lyas for his 1/6 scale model – 69” span.The year 2016 celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the first DHC-1 Chipmunk, and we are very appreciative that Marc

Michell flew in with his 12 inch per foot scale DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 VH-RTW (WG424). This was built in the UK in 1952, and has British Army and camouflage markings. The aeroplane is based at Gawler, and created much interest among those who attended.

Lunch was catered for by members and wives of CMFC which was excellent as usual, and appreciated by all. Thank you.

Last but not least, the hospitality of CMFC and their well prepared field made the day very enjoyable.

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All images provided courtesy of Ian JonesPeter Lyas

Results of the Scale Aircraft Society Of South Australia Raffle drawn at the General Meeting held on the 19th October 2016 at the Flight Training Adelaide, Resource Centre, Parafield Airport are as follows,1st Prize HD Model Design Extra 300, donated by Graham Simpson went to Dave Wiffen from the Holdfast Club.2nd Prize AeroBroach Hinging Tool Set with Handle, donated by Trevor Woolfitt went to Greg Moncrieff from the Moonta Club.3rd Prize Leatherman ‘Fuse’ 13-in-1 Tool, donated by Colin Reedman went to Colin Parsons from the Concorde Club.4th Prize $50.00 Plan Printing Voucher, donated by Abbott Printers & Stationers went to Mark Dracup from the Constellation Club.

Congratulations to all of the above & thank you to all who purchased Raffle Tickets & better luck next time.Trevor WoolfittSecretary/TreasurerScale Aircraft Society Of South Australia (S.A.S.O.S.A.)

Peter Puleston-DH98 Mosquito

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Steve Barker-DH82 Tiger Moth

Peter Lyas-DHC-1 Chipmunk



70th Anniversary flying day

Constellation Model Flying Club would like toinvite all MASA members to help us celebrate

the 70th anniversary of the club.

We are holding a flying day on 20th November2016

All MASA members are welcome and lunch willbe available, along with cool drinks and tea and

coffee. Flying to commence at 9.00 am

CMFC field

338 Brooks Road, Waterloo Corner



ADELAIDE AEROMODELLERS CLUB

AAC 2016 Worldwide Ringmaster Flyathon October 8th 2016

The dates for the World Wide Ringmaster Flyathon this year were October 1st and 2nd. Originally an event was organised for these dates by Ned Kelly at the South Hummocks Model Aero Club in South Australia’s mid north approx.100km

from Adelaide. Unfortunately strong winds in the wake of recent storms forced it’s cancellation.All was not lost as Flyathon organiser in the USA, John Cralley, kindly granted would be SA participants until the end of

the following weekend to log flights. Adelaide Aeromodellers Club scheduled Saturday October 8th as Ringmaster Flyathon ‘make up’ day and for the first time in months the weather was not only kind, but perfect; warm and sunny with light winds.

4 pilots posted flights as detailed below. The Ringmaster flights took place amidst other CL sport flying. Other popular profile models flown on the day were Peacemaker, Flite Streak, Junior Flite Streak, SIG Twister and Proton sheet wing stunt model

Jeff Prosser’s Ringmaster flew the F2B pattern with ease thanks to it’s light weight and reliable power plant. Peter Anglberger started slowly having to coax a good setting out of his recently re-bored 1957 Burford Glo Chief 29 Mk1. In the final flights his Ringmaster and motor were ‘sorted’ allowing Square 8s and Triangles to be performed with ease.

Ned Kelly’s model also performed well. It really improved when he switched from a Master Airscrew paint stirrer to an APC 9 x 4 prop. Ned’s model lost weight as the day went on as he unfortunately found out that White Knight rattle can paint is not fuel proof. He is in the process of building a new Ringmaster with a more durable finish. Jon Witzke has also now sorted his Fox 35 powered Ringmaster. There was no hint of the dreaded Fox burp so I assume he has partially blocked the transfer passage as recommended by US experts.

Mick Laundy flew at home on Kangaroo Island. He has his own private CL circle and updated his tally throughout the day by SMS. He advised it was quite breezy on the Island, but still managed 4 flights without incident.

Place Entrant Flights Model Details Motor Details 1 Jeff Prosser 9 Ringmaster S1 scratch built from Brodak Plan OS FP252 Peter Anglberger 9 Ringmaster S1 scratch built from Brodak Plan Glo Chief 29 Mk1 3 Ned Kelly 6 Ringmaster S1 built from Brodak Kit OS FP254 Jon Witzke 5 Ringmaster S1 built from short kit Fox 35 Stunt Hemi5 Mick Laundy 4 Ringmaster S1 built from Brodak Kit Magnum 25 Total 33

For those considering joining in the fun and building a Ringmaster for next year’s event here are some recommendations:

1. Select wood carefully and finish sparingly to ensure a light model. Aim for less than 30 oz / 850 grams.2. Extend the bearers to past the high point of the wing and extend the doublers back to at least ½ way along the wing

chord. Do not use 1/8th ply. Use 1/16th spruce ply or even better 1/32nd spruce ply.3. Fit the pushrod to inner hole on a Brodak 3” bellcrank and use at least 25 mm throw on the elevator horn to gear down

the controls and limit elevator throw to +/- 25 degrees max, otherwise the model will be difficult to fly smoothly. The stock bellcrank mount and surrounding structure are not that strong so I suggest thicker ribs that are covered by the sheeting and double the length of the bellcrank mounting plate.

4. Fit a pushrod guide halfway between wing TE and elevator LE to prevent flexing.5. Ensure you use a uniflow tank. Mount it using slotted brackets so you can raise the centreline of the tank up to 6 mm

above the motor centre line. Most profiles with side mounted motors need the tank raised 3 to 6 mm above the motor CL

Report by Peter Anglberger



ConstellationModelFlyingClubElectricDay15thJanuary2017

TheScaleAircraftSocietyofSouthAustralia(SASOSA)isjoiningCMFCtocombinetheElectricDaywitha

ScaleDayTheeventisopentoanymodelaircraftpoweredwithelectricmotors.Weareexpectingalargeturnoutfordayandtheclub

hasinstalledawiringandchargingfacilities.Afireproofbenchhasalsobeenprovidedclosetotheflightlinesoyoucaneasilycheckonthechargingprocess.Thisisa240-voltservicesoyou

willneedapowersupplyifyouonlyuse12volts.

Switchontimeis9amandanymannerofelectricalpropulsioniswelcomeandanytypeofaircraftmaybeused.

Asalwayspleasebecareful whenarmingyouraircraft.

ABBQlunch,coffeeandcooldrinkswillbeavailable.

SowhynotcomeouttoConnieandenjoyaFUNdayoutwithanythingelectric.

CMFC field 338 Brooks Road, Waterloo Corner.



MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC

Held on 2nd November 2016 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],Sky Hawks [SA], South Coast [SCMAS],

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

VISITORS: Nil

APOLOGIES: NMAS, SHMAC, AMRP, Newsletter Editor.

Minutes of previous meeting

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

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

Currency Creek Field Purchase. The development assessment panel requested more information from the South Coast delegates which will be presented at a subsequent meeting with council. Meantime the vendor is happy to wait whilst this process runs its course.

Sport SA/Grants. An action item was raised for MASA executive to arrange a meeting with the Minister of Sport in regard to aeromodelling not being recognised as sport in SA as is the case in all other states and the ability of clubs to apply for relevant grants.

MASA/Club Banners. Following the placing of an order for banners, a motion was moved by the executive and seconded by ORAM that the participating clubs will each contribute 50% of the total cost amounting to $164.45 for two banners.

Calendar Dates. Following the call for clubs to lodge events, the contest calendar has been populated with events up the end of March.

CORRESPONDANCE IN

Balsa Central Site Visit confirmation

MAAA MAAA confirmation of FW25 Inspector.

ORAM Proposed MASA member visitation to new RFDS facility

P. Leaney Banner/Flag ordering progress/ Proofs



SAM Antique Modellers September/October Newsletter

Treasurer Financial Statements

Craig Spratt Gold wings qualification

SAMPRA Request for trophy Sponsorship

AAC Category report

CORRESPONDANCE OUT

email

Treasurer Gold Wings application for processing Club Secs Come & Try Delta Darts Update

Business arising from Correspondence: Nil

MEMBERSHIP Clubs Affiliated with MASA (29)

SENIOR 811 JUNIOR 26 Total 837

CATEGORY REPORTS

Control line:

It has probably not escaped MASA members notice that this spring has probably been the worstweather wise in many years. Consequently CL activity has unfortunately been minimal in October.

The World Wide Ringmaster Flyathon scheduled for the October LWE at SHMAC was cancelled tomany CL’ers disappointment due to terrible weather.The US organizer kindly allowed SA flyers an extension of 1 week and the weather on SaturdayOctober the 8th was perfect! 5 Ringmasters took to the air multiple times at Unley Rdplus Mick Laundy on Kangaroo Island added 4 flights to the final tally of 33. An article on the eventhas been submitted to the MASA newsletter editor.

Unfortunately the weather on following weekends continued to be poor. AAC twice postponed theirHandicap F2B Aerobatics event, hopefully this will take place in early November.The Come and Try Delta Dart Indoor Rubber Power Free Flight at Ingle Farm Rec Centre onNovember 12th event fortunately is not weather dependent. There is still time for anyone interestedin participating to obtain kits form Peter Anglberger. See the MASA website for details.

AAC has scheduled a ‘Club Combat’ event for November 19th with simplified rules and a speed limitso the club hopes to encourage more CL’ers to try combatAAC will also take part in the NMAS Military and Scale day, performing CL display flights during thelunch break.



GENERAL BUSINESS

Promotional Talk. Following a request to conduct a presentation, Peter Leaney gave a talk on basicmodelling aerodynamics to a group of young students on the Fleurieu Peninsular studying science,technology and mathematics.

MAAA email. The meeting was advised that the MAAA will be putting out an email to all members inrelation to the clarification of regulations covering remotely piloted aircraft and the upcomingSenate enquiry.

Fire Season. All turbine pilots are reminded that the 2016/17 Fire Season commenced as of 30th

November requiring all turbine pilots to recertify for the coming season. Flying fields holding currentcertification will remain valid but subject to spot checks as and when required. Pilots wishing to recertify should contact the MASA secretary via email.

Balsa Central Invite. The committee set the date for their visitation on 14th December 2016. It isenvisaged that subsequent visits will be offered to clubs.

New RFDS facility. The secretary is to contact RFDS re possible visitations by MASA clubs to this newaeromedical facility at Adelaide Airport.

Meeting Closed 21:10 Hrs Next Meeting Wednesday 7th December 2016

at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles Street Adelaide



Indoor Flying returns to

ETSA Park Netball Stadium

Mile End

SSL andModel Flight are pleased to announce that IndoorFlying is coming back to ETSA Park now the netball season

is over. $10 to fly, free to spectate

Thursday 15th September 7:00 – 9:00

Thursday 20th October 7:00 – 9:00

Thursday 17th November 7:00 – 9:00

Thursday 15th December 7:00 – 9:00



MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2016 DATE EVENT VENUE HOST

Slanic Hall

ModelAeronauticalAssociationofAustralia Page3

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: 2016 - 2017 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]

NOVEMBER 4 Holdfast AUCTION at Cosgrove Hall 6:30pm York Street, Clovelly Park HMAC5 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC6 Point Ten Pylon / WW1 and WW2 Combat Holdfast HMAC6 Scale Glider Aerotow Milang SSL10 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF12 Come and Try Delta Darts 7:00 – 10:00 pm Ingle Farm Rec Centre ACC12 – 13 Naracoorte Fun Fly Naracoorte NMAC13 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL 13 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA17 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL20 Tasmania Glider State Champs Tasmania20 Radian Vic Park SSL27 Military & Civil Scale Day Noarlunga NMASDECEMBER3 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 4 Modelflight Midway Cup F3J Thermal Glider Horsham SSL4 Old Timer Glider & Burford Diesel Constellation SAOTA8 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF10 CMFC Xmas Party, AGM, Presentations Constellation SAMPRA13 Theo Inkenharg Fun Fly and Dinner Vic Park SSL15 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL

2017JANUARY 12 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF15 Electric Fun Fly and Scale Day Constellation CMFC/SASOSA26 - 29 Tapanappa Slope Weekend Tapanappa SSL29 Biplane Fun Fly Day Constellation CMFC FEBRUARY 5 HMAC Pylon and Combat 1pm Start Holdfast HMAC 4 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 5 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL 9 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF12 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA12 Scale Glider Aero Tow Milang SSL12 Scale Fun Fly Day South Hummocks SASOSA



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