december 2015 tingalpa model aero club tingalpa transmitter
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December 2015 Tingalpa Model Aero Club
Tingalpa Transmitter
MERRY CHRISTMAS
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Tingalpa Model Aero Club Inc., Porter Field, Stanton Road West, Tingalpa QLD 4173
Management Committee
President
Will Sipma 0409 852 694 [email protected]
Secretary
Phil Gartshore 0407 070 263 TMAC Secretary
PO Box 2108, Tingalpa QLD 4173
Treasurer
Phil Collings 0419 768 490 [email protected]
Registrar
Randall Mowlam 0414 312 586 [email protected]
Web Administrator [email protected]
Anthony Griffiths
Editor [email protected]
Henry Paule
Committee Members
Noel Stewart
Pat Wilson
Noel Wilson
Ian Sheather
TMAC Life Members Heavy Model Inspectors (FW25)
Kevin Dodd, Noel Wilson, Will Sipma Ian Howard
Phil Collins
TMAC Life Member's Trophy Noel Stewart
Pat Wilson
Commercial Flight Instructors Heavy & Giant Model Inspectors
(FW25 / FW50) Noel Stewart 0412 525 127 Kevin Dodd, Richard Symes, Tyson Dodd
Will Sipma 0409 852 694 MAAA Instructors
Fixed and Rotary - Dennis Greenfield
Fixed - Dave Morrison, John Knox, Randall Mowlam,
George McKenzie, Aaron O'Neil, Nicholas Leahy
President's Report (end-of-year update)
HUSTLER MOWER
Duty of care required that the TMAC install a safety cage on the Hustler Mower. The current cage had
never been completed. As of 14 December, the safety cage has now been constructed and installed on the
mower.
FREEZER
The freezer can now be relocated into the Bunker which will happen in the near future. Once this is done
we can look at the purchase and installation of a commercial drinks vending machine.
FENCING
Noel Stewart and his group of helpers will start replacing the star pickets and fencing where it has fallen
into disrepair. Any members interested in offering assistance, please contact Noel.
STORAGE ENCLOSURE
Enclosure adjacent to the western end of the canteen will commence shortly, for the storage of tables and
chairs to eliminate over-crowding in the Canteen area.
Heli Day (13 Sept 2015)
Model Expo (26 Oct 2015)
Aeroskills Flying Day
Aeroskills Aerospace
Tingalpa Model Aero Club
Flying Day
Wednesday 28 October 2015
The event at Tingalpa Model Aero Club was planned and run on Wednesday 28 October, from 7am through to
1pm. I took my year 12 Aeroskills class consisting of 20 boys and 48 aircraft for our third year running. This year
Brisbane State High and City Point Christian College were invited to join us for the day bringing 30 students each.
With 80 students attending the day it made for lots of flying by all the students.
The day’s proceedings were to complete the Aeroskills assessment for 2015. The assessment of my Aeroskills
class included the test flying of 10 new aircraft that they had just finished scratch building for their final assessment
projects. The types of aircraft were all electric and varied from Migs and Red Bull type planes to flying wings.
The student’s projects mostly flew well with a few that did not, but for their first plane they had designed
themselves from scratch all got the sense of achievement from their designed aircraft. All the other aircraft flown
by Calamvale students were also all built by the students in Aeroskills over the previous 2 years of study.
As the day proceeded I flew my 66 Pracy Racing L39 Albatross as well as other members of the club flew their
large scale aircraft as a display for the students. The students found the day very rewarding with lots achieved
throughout the day. Through the day Brisbane State High and City Point Christian College flew some of their
aircraft but required much help from my fellow club members to make them airworthy.
Finally rounding out the day we had general flying as a group, break up BBQ and presentations given for Most
Flights, Best Crash, Best Pilot, Best Limbo flying and Fastest Pilot.
Thank you to -
Tingalpa Model Aero Club for providing the canteen facilities, and BBQ for the day, Will Sipma (TMAC
President) and Randall Mowlam (Registrar) for helping me to run the event.
All the help allowed the day to be cost neutral to the students and be an awesome education event for the students
in respect of their flying abilities, socialising and further knowledge of what can be achieved with model aircraft.
The focus of Aeroskills has been to engage the students in the introduction to the principles of flight and give them
an understanding of aerospace as working environment for possible future career aspirations out in the general /
commercial aviation industry or the military forces.
Regards
Chris Paterson
Technology Teacher
Calamvale Community College
Tingalpa Model Aero Club Member
MAAA Education
Aeroskills Flying Day continued:
Allan Danvers Challenge
Norfolk Island - 15-22 November 2015
Warbirds & Biplanes (22 Nov 2015)
TMAC Christmas Party 2015
Though the numbers were fewer than the previous year, the TMAC members and family
who attended the annual Christmas party on Saturday 28 November had a thoroughly
enjoyable, as well as active evening. As usual, Pat and Lyn Wilson ensured that the
selection, and quantity, of food provided was excellent, with many opting for second (and
further) helpings.
Pat had ensured that appetites were sharpened prior to dinner by presenting everyone with
balsa gliders, and entertainment was then provided by the many and varied attempts to
successfully fly the gliders.
The evening was deemed to be a success when the resident possum decided to join in the
fun (and food). See you next year!
In appreciation
A huge thanks to all the TMAC members who have supported the club by giving
their time to help with event days, working bees, field maintenance, and so forth. In
particular, Lyn and Pat Wilson for their continual involvement and commitment to the
successful operation of the canteen, to Ian Sheather and Will Sipma for keeping the field
mowed, to Randall Mowlam and Dave Walker for always being available to take photos,
for Brian Fooks and Adrian Hellwig for co-ordinating event days, and to all the others
who assist in the setting up, the cooking, and the many other tasks involved in making our
club and flying field a place with which we can all have a happy association.
Let's hope that 2016 brings much more involvement and enjoyment for all, and that we all
work together to help improve our facilities and events.
Have a safe and happy Christmas holiday season everyone and see you next year.
T GOES
Don't forget to be on the
lookout for snakes during
the warmer months. If you
do end up scrambling
around in the bush for
broken parts (and of course
we hope you DON'T), please
wear covered shoes and
take care where you walk.
Calendar of Events 2016
MONTH DAY/DATE EVENT TYPE EVENT DETAILS CO-ORDINATOR
JANUARY Tue 19th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
Sun 24th Event Australia Day Breakfast 7.30am 10.00am Lyn Wilson
FEBURARY 2nd Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 6th Meeting MAAQ Meeting 2.00pm Secretary
Sat 20th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am-10am Noel Wilson
Sun 21 Event Electric Jets Fly In 8.00am-2.00pm Chad
Tue 23rd Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
MARCH Tue 1st Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 12th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sat 12th Event Sell, Swap & Buy 9.00am - 12.00noon Pat Wilson
Sat 12th Event Model Workshop 10.00am - 12.00noon Chad
Sun 13th Event SCARF Warbirds 8.00am - 2.00pm Glenn Crossley
Fri 25th Good Friday Field Closed President
Tue 29th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
APRIL Tue 5th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 16th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sat 16th Event Gold Wing Training 12.00 noon - 3.00pm Dennis Greenfield
Sat 16th Event Night Fly In 5.00pm - 8.00pm Randall Mowland
Sun 17th Event Drone & FPV Fly In 8.00am - 2.00pm Daniel McKenzie
Mon 25th Public
Holiday Field Closed until 12.00 noon President
Tue 26th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
MAY Tue 3rd Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 7th Meeting MAAQ Meeting 2.00pm Secretary
Sat 21st Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sat 21st Event Train the Trainer (Juniors) (9.00a-3.00p) Kevin Dodd
Dennis Greenfield
Sun 22nd Event Turbine/Jets Fly In 8.00am-2.00pm Tyson Dodd
Tue 31st Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
JUNE Tue 7th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 25th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sat 25th Event Model Workshop 10.00am 12.00 noon Pat Wilson
Sun 26th Event Scale Day 8.00am-2.00pm Phil Gartshore
Tue 28th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
JULY Tue 5th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Secretary
Sat 16th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sun 17th Event Electric & Unusal Model Fly In 8.00a-2.00p TBA
Sat 23rd Event Gold Wings Training 12.00 noon - 3.00pm Dennis Greenfield
Sat 23rd Event Night Fly In 5.00pm - 8.00pm Pat Wilson
Tue 26th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
AUGUST Tue 2nd Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 13th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sun 14th Event Dawn Patrol 8.00am-2.00pm Adarian Hellwig
Sat 27th Meeting MAAQ Meeting 2.00pm Secretary
Tue 30th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
SEPTEMBER Tue 6th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 10th Event Sell, Swap & Buy 9.00am - 12.00noon Pat Wilson
Sat 24th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sat 24th Event Model Workshop 10.00am - 12.00 noon Phil Collins
Sun 25th Event Hobby Expo 8.00am-2.00pm Randall Mowland
Tue 27th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
OCTOBER Tue 4th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
8th-15th Event Allen Danvers Challenge Wil Sipma
Norfolk Island Fly In
Sat 22nd Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sun 23rd Event Helicopter Day 8.00am-2.00pm Dennis Greenfield
Tue 25th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
Wed 26th Event Calamvale Community College 9.00a-1.00p Chris Patterson
NOVEMBER Tue 1st Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sat 19th Maintance Working Bee 7.00am - 10.00am Noel Wilson
Sun 20th Event Bi-Planes & Warbirds 8.00am-2.00pm Phil Collins
Sat 26th Meeting MAAQ 2.00pm TBA Secretary
Sat 26th Setting Up Set up for Christmas Dinner 1.00pm - 4.00pm Pat Wilson
Sat 26th Event Night Fly 5.00pm - 8.00pm Pat Wilson
Sat 26th Event Christmas Dinner 5.00pm - 8.00pm Lyn Wilson
Tue 29th Meeting Committee Meeting 7.00pm Secretary
DECEMBER Tue 6th Meeting General Meeting 7.00pm Moreton Bay Sports Club Secretary
Sun 25th Public
Holiday Christmas Day Santa
If anything unforseen occurs which may change any of the above, we'll update you in the newsletter as
we go through the year.
Thanks!
Pat Wilson
Our Sponsors And the last word goes to our fabulous Sponsors who are good enough to support our sport in their different ways, so
our members and our club are able to benefit. It is appreciated if our members offer some thought of loyalty in return
for their assistance.
Chris, Aaron and Shannon from Budget Hobbies
need no introduction. Their efforts in all areas
including quality technical advice and product
support and assistance are legendary.
Tingalpa Print and Copy at the Twin Parks Shopping
Centre on Wynnum Road are quite close to our field and
have assisted the club for years with various types of
print production, including hard copies of this
Magazine. Thank you for your effort.
Chad and Damian of Extreme Hobby are ready to assist
you with all your model needs from the new premises at
Tingalpa Central Shopping Centre, 21A/1631 Wynnum
Road, Tingalpa
These businesses support our members however they can also provide high quality products with professional
service and support. They would sincerely appreciate our members' patronage and we all benefit from supporting our
local suppliers.
Editor