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Model Aerosport SA Inc. Newsletter april 2016 Edition

“BEWARE PROPELLERS....THEY’RE ALL DANGEROUS”

NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE

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Classifieds

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BLAM

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ORAM

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CMFC

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HMAC

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Indoor

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AAC

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SSL

Administration

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AGM Notice

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MASA Minutes

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MASA Events

Advertising

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Modelflight

Kevin Bartlett with his Piper Pawnee Tugat the CMFC Scale Aerotow in March.

See page 10 for the full story


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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.

ClassifiedsWANTEDENYA 120 4 stroke, preferably in running condition.Phone Bill Kent 0414 883 429

FOR SALEAIRSAIL SCALE KIT PIPER PA 38 TOMAHAWK II$200.00 Complete Kit

Phone Neil Tank 0439 517 539

FOR SALEJetFan 90 mm carbon fan brand new never used. Comes with a HET 700-68-1400.Fully assembled and balanced by Extreme RC. Never run!

Price $300 ONO

Phone John Copeland 0427 609 408

FOR SALE1/3rd scale 4m MDM Fox.

Epoxy fibreglass fuselage, obechi skinned wings and tailplane, with a fully molded rudder. Wings are covered with iron on film and the fuselage is painted. The model is in good condition and ready to fly will all servos and wiring fitted. Comes with a futaba RX or you can fit your own.Price $1900 ONO Phone John Copeland 0427 609 408

MPX Cortina. 3.7m flying wing.

This is in good condition and ready to fly with hitec servos on all control surfaces. Now these are a rare machine and great fun off the slope . As seen at Tappanappa .Price $700 ONO Phone John Copeland 0427 609 408


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James Stuart McDougall (Jim) 10/5/1941 1/3/2016 James Stuart McDougall (Jim), 74, died on on March 1st 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born in Whyalla on May 10, 1941. He was a student of Whyalla high school and then worked for BHP in 1959 as apprentice fitter and turner -- winning South Australian apprentice of the year. He then went on to study mechanical engineering at the Institute of Technology in Whyalla, returning as a draftsman at BHP and progressed to be a mechanical engineer. Later he took engineering manager roles for Titan Engineering in Whyalla, Emco Wheaton in Eudunda, Yalumba Wines in the Barossa Valley and Bliss Automotive in Adelaide. He was the proud inventor of many innovations, including the patented “MacVac” wine storage tank system. He was well known among the model aero clubs in Whyalla and Barossa Valley for his relentless and life long passion of model aircraft. Starting with control-line planes, he moved

onto racing remote-control planes, becoming known as “unbeatable for fastest times” and winning the South Australian title several times. Later his passion moved to gliders, including a yearly pilgrimage to Jerilderie for the annual thermal competitions -- with an ongoing well known battle to win the coveted Tia Maria or Whisky prize. Jim loved cars, with many stories surrounding the low flying Mini Cooper S in the ‘60s, followed later by his love affair to his fleet of Italian cars - Fiat’s and Alfa Romeos, recently fulfilling his dream of acquiring a brand new Guiletta. He is survived by his lifetime partner of 50 years, Heather McDougall and sister Jan Roberts. Jim may not have known it at the time, but he was being noticed by Heather when she was just 4 years old -- and later they became soul mates while working together at the BHP drawing office. He was a loving father to Richard, Susan and Nicolas, and caring grandfather to Lucy, Harry, Madison, Boston and Oliver. Jim passed on many great values including his passion for building, fixing things and his meticulous approach to engineering. He was always keen to help -- whether it was building model planes, kitchens or sheds, fixing cars or teaching his many skills. He loved organising adventurous outback holidays and road trips with his family and friends leaving behind a passion for travel and exploration. His sense of humour and no nonsense attitude was with him till the very end. The service will be held in the Heysen Chapel at Centennial Park, 760 Goodwood Rd, Pasadena on Wednesday the 9th of March at 3pm.



The day was a great success with a lot of interest shown in the range of models on display.

Gary Harris had the patience of a saint assisting all comers try their hand with a computer simulator

of a R/C aircraft. It was in demand most of the day.

One of the amusing comments made by a couple of parents was “OK one more crash and someone

else can have a go”

Scouts day at Mt Gambier

Gary with a potential future modeller

on the simulator

Starting to set up the display.

Some of the models

A really happy modeller.

Armstrong Whitworth WhitleyMac's No Frills Towing


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The arrival of the RAAF rescue helicopter and the Flying Doctor Polaris was a unexpected surprise.

A RAAF Hercules dropped in for a visit and carried out several low passes.

Much to the enjoyment of the crowd.

The fire fighting Agwagons showed how they unload fire retardent while doing a low pass.

RAAF rescue helicopter

The RFD Polaris

Simulated release of fire retardent.



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The real highlight of the day was the arrival of the Roulettes aerobatic team



And back to the models.

Garth Osborne's Spitfire

Roger's Pawnee and Husky

Mac's Beaufighter

The models came in a assortment of types and size.

Garth's Cessna

The models came in all shapes and sizes


“BEWARE PROPELLERS....THEY’RE ALL DANGEROUS”8Official Newsletter of the Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers Inc. O.R.A.M. - Mar, 2016

ORAM at the Mt Pleasant Show Following a rapid email around regarding attendance at the Mt Pleasant show and a heartfelt plea to the organisers we were able to obtain a very handy site at the show. A new tent to fit the site was acquired, our wonderful members put up their hands to look after the site plus models and at 8.00am we were all present to erect the tent, set up tables and enough models to fit on the tables. Next important erection was the raising of the MASA “Bendy Banana “ flags which were a real asset as no one else had these along our road and so it helped to make our stand a real eye catcher. The Mt Pleasant show is extremely popular and we were amazed at the large numbers of people attending. As you can imagine we were looking forward to interesting Fathers and their sons and daughters in our wonderful hobby. I’m happy to say we had a very busy day and we are obviously hopeful that all the brochures we handed out will bring some fruit and hopefully new members. I could not believe the number of times a conversation would start along the lines “ Oh, I used to build models when I was a kid attached to some wires - I’d fly and crash and rebuild during the week “ This would lead into a conversation regarding the use of “buddy leads” and the inherent safety margin when using this method. Numerous strawberries and ice cream plus a doughnut or two and a coffee made the day a very Mt Pleasant (groan) one. Of additional interest one could visit cattle and Alpaca judging, Machines of yester-year, marvellous tractors and cutting decks (you can only dream) etc., so there was plenty to see and do apart from talking to people about our wonderful models. Models made available included Harvey’s “Taube”, Mark’s Small Cygnet, David’s “Bixler”, Peter’s Marjali and Skybolt, Andrew’s “Piper PA-38 Tomahawk II”, Ron’s Red and White aerobat, a helicopter and Quadcopter and to round off Murray brought his NGH 17cc spark ignition petrol motor, so there was a good smattering of everything we do to show off to those interested. Finally my thanks to President Mark, Harvey, Murray, Ron, David, Andrew and Knuth for giving up their free time all day to make our attendance at Mt Pleasant an easy day with the opportunity to sit and have a rest or go for a wander as well as raving on about our models to those who came to our site. Cheers, Peter Wiadrowski



Official Newsletter of the Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers Inc. O.R.A.M. - Mar, 2016

THE

MOUNT PLEASANT

SHOW



Scale Aerotow March 2016 by Don Howie

The event had flyers from as far as Port Augusta and the Barossa Valley. Constellatin provided two tug planes,the one by Trevor Pearce being a Morris the Knike, this red model shown nearest in the photo is the shade of the pits.

It was powered with a low cost 55cc CRRC twin petrol engine turning a 22x10 prop. The most impressive tug plane was the 3.3 metre span Piper Pawnee 235 flown by Kevin Bartlett. This Hanger 9

model at 20 Kg flying weight was powered with a twin 111cc DLE petrol engine turning a 27x10 prop. It has a 3 litre fuel tank and after launching large scale gliders from 9am to 12pm it was still ½ full of fuel. The use of petrol engines with low oil mix makes flying quire economical.

Phil Dutton from Barossa Club had his 3 metre Musger 19B Sternadler from 1956 and the model was scratch built from plans. Phil even moulded the canopy and the two pilots were made from scratch. All the ribs were different so he did get them laser cut. The model was finished with polyester shrink covering and enamel finish. One does not need a large model for Aerotow and models from 3 metre span and larger are suitable.

Trevor Pearce and Mike Savill from Constellation flew

large scale gliders on the day, that had quite calm conditions. The model by Trevor was a Rekin PWS 102 Polish glider at 4.9 metres with a weight of 9 ½ kilos. The model was painted yellow, but when the gliders from the 1960’s were first made in Germany with fiberglass, they were painted whitw to refl;ect the heat.

I remember in the late 1950’s Edmund Schneider with his son Harry from Germany were making and designing full size gliders at Parafield Airport.

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Phil Dutton with his Musger 19BTrevor with his Rekin PWS 102

The pits with “Morris the Knife”



These were all wood and fabric aircraft and one aircraft I flew in was the E.S. 49 model, showing just how many different aircraft Edmund had designed. I even remember making full size ribs at the Adelaide Soaring Club premises at Mitcham using casein glue and brass pins to hold the wooden components together.

Most impressive model was the 6.6 metre span scale Antares glider, flown by Kevin Jolly from Port Augusta. The country that produces scale model large gliders is the Czech Republic and thet make amazinf figerglass aircraft. The “Antares” was made by Jeri Baudis and the colour, white with red tips moulded into the finish,. In the photos, Kevin is shown next to Kevin Bartlett from CMFC,the glider shown lifting off, then climbing away with the tug plane.

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HOLDFAST MODEL AERO CLUB

Battle damage repairs

As mentioned in a previous article, my Fokker DVII was shot down during

a spirited combat sortie. Fortunately the damage was not too severe and I was able to make satisfactory repairs.

The first task was to build a new set of tail feathers. Two options were available, cut the finicky pieces myself or have them cut by club member Bob McEwin who is a CAD/CNC cutting guru. I chose the latter and soon had a set of

precisely cut components which assembled easily. A section of fuselage beneath the tailplane had a gash caused by my opponent’s propeller. This was quickly repaired before the new tail feathers were installed together with a new tail wheel and support bracket.

Next task was repairing the nose section. I decided that instead of fully rebuilding the cowling I’d simply tidy up the front end and leave the engine exposed. The DVII is my combat hack and who knows when another mid-air will occur? The front end was duly tidied up.

A few other minor repairs were undertaken, mainly re-gluing parts that separated when the earth rushed up to meet the DVII. Top and bottom wings were removed and checked for damage. The aileron servos had stripped their gears so new ones were installed. The aircraft was reassembled, taking care to ensure all wing strut mounting points were secure and the correct decalage set (bottom wing 0o, top wing -1.5o). The incidence meter makes this a straightforward job.

A thorough check of the aircraft, including a check of the CofG, and she was ready for a post-repair flight. The day of the test flight was ideal, a gentle northerly breeze; my favourite direction. Fuel up, range check, control check, start engine. The engine fired immediately but needed a bit of tuning; however, the needle valve would not move. A close look and it became obvious that the casting at the base of the needle valve was damaged when the aircraft hit the ground inverted. It was a tiny crack but enough to stop any tuning adjustment being made. Oh well, de-fuel, go home and order a new carburettor assembly.

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A couple of days later the new carby arrived. Two minutes to fit and ready for the next test fly attempt. The next weekend was a repeat of the previous one, gentle northerly. This time the engine was tuned as expected. Good to go. I thought it prudent to have an assistant to help with trimming, so I co-opted Pete Robertson (the pilot who shot me down) to do the honours. As it turned out I certainly needed his help. The DVII wanted to climb and the only way I could control it was to keep holding in down elevator (even though on the ground the elevator setting appeared level). After a few circuits and with Pete’s help the trim was finally sorted. Landing was a comfortable affair, as was taxying back to the flight line. OK, happy with that.

Back home I re-adjusted the elevator throw and brought the trim back to centre. She’s all ready for combat again, just waiting for the order to scramble. Chocks away!

John Jefferson

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Flying at ETSA Parkwith the Phoenix

The Phoenix Event Report: Indoor Flying in Adelaide, March 2016

Another big crowd rocked up for the March indoor meeting at ETSA Park. It was great to see members from Noarlunga, Holdfast, SSL, Hummocks, Constellation, AMA and more in attendance. There were slightly less quadcopters and helicopters compared to last month, but an increase in UM warbirds and aerobatic models, and plenty of indoor aerobatic shock flyers. Sadly, this is the last indoor event at ETSA Park until Thursday August 18th due to clashes with netball matches in winter. We are pursuing alternate venues, but we will be back at ETSA in August.

Luke Neilson with his Crack Yak 55

MAAA President Neil Tank and Paul Kumela came to have a look



Greg Leigh (UM T-28 Trojan), Shaun Jacobsen & Jarryd Jacobsen (UM Beast)

Steven Lock from Noarlunga

JJ with his Crack Laser

2016 MILDURA FUN FLY

FREE CAMPING AT THE FIELD WITH SHOWERS AND TOILETS.

APRIL 30th –

MAY 1ST 2016

For further details call or email Glenn 0418 502 220

[email protected]

*Come to Mildura and enjoy a relaxed weekend of flying.

*Trophies and raffle.

*Saturday night roast at the field fully catered.

MAAA AFFILIATED PILOTS ONLY.

*MAAA CARDS AND HEAVY

MODEL PERMITS MUST BE

PRESENTED ON REGISTRATION.



Annual JET INVITATIONAL

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May, 2016

AMA Model Airport, Princes Highway, Monarto

(take the Monarto Zoo exit from the SE Freeway & follow the signs) Featuring a host of Turbine & Ducted Fan Scale & Sport Jets from all around

Australia

170m x 20m bitumen strip; grass run-offs & surrounds; first class amenities & facilities; secure overnight model storage; on-site catering; free pilots’ spit-roast Friday dinner at

field; low pressure “fun” invitational event with trophies & prizes; assistance with accommodation & equipment arrangements

Further details: Phone: (08) 8331 9796 / (0411) 159 737 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ama.org.au

Proudly sponsored by

Check out the special “Night fly Bonanza” on the Friday evening

(bring your own LED equipped foamy or chopper & join in the fun)



South Australian State Championships held at Adelaide Model Aerosport, Monarto March 12th to 14th 2016

Racing Round UpBlue skies, light winds and a warm temperatures on Saturday and Sunday were enjoyed by a small but keen group

of team race fliers from SA, Victoria, WA and the ACT F2C Heat 1 saw Fitzgerald / Ellins proving their pedigree with a time of 3.04.03, showing a clean pair of heels to Leknys

/ Reichart 3.40.05 and Justic / Lacey with a 3.57.78. The second heat was to have featured Wilson / Poschkens, Leknys / Reichart and Bainbridge / Walton. Duncan had not flown F2c for a number of years and unfortunately crashed in practice resulting in a wrecked model. Despite the setback Duncan decided to go again with a spare and started well, managing to keep up with Murray and Ryan until 48 laps, when he was caught behind the model and another crash resulted.

As the heats progressed Wilson / Poschkens achieved 2.59.80 in a ‘two up’, an unofficial world record as it was not achieved at a World or Continental championship. On Sunday, Justic / Lacey recorded an excellent 3.13.33 and Fitzgerald / Ellins were very consistent with 3.04.56.

Sunday’s final teams were Fitzgerald / Ellins, Wilson / Poschkens and Justic / Lacey. Fitzgerald / Ellins were off the ground first, followed closely by Justic / Lacey. Both teams model were all carbon and both very quick. Murray and Mark’s balsa model languished in the pits and it took some furious flicking until they were in the air. The racing was very close and without incident until Wilson / Poschkens pitstop cost valuable seconds and Justic / Lacey withdrew at 146 laps, leaving Rob and Mark to finish easy winners.

1st Fitzgerald / Ellins – 6.15.212nd Wilson / Poshkens – 6.51. 423rd Justic / Lacey DNF 146 LapsCombined Speed Murray Wilson and Richard Justic put in some practice flights with their F2A models but did not

compete due to technical issues. Duncan and David were up first with the 1/2A Diesel Proto, powered by a Fora RIRE, which looked promising but didn’t quite fulfill. It was Duncan’s first time in the pylon. Maris Dislers also flew a 1/2A Diesel Proto and put in two blistering flights. He also flew his Midge as this class allows multiple entries

Richard Justic entered a spectacular Class III Rossi 60 mono-line asymmetric model. Some spectators considered hiding behind the hut. This model was very fast and very noisy, but most impressive!

Harry Bailey campaigned his veteran Mini Goodyear powered by an Enya diesel which went well, but not quickly as Ken Hunting’s 1/2A Proto which gave Maris a real run for his money! After the tabulation, the results showed that 1/2A Diesel Protos reigned supreme.

1st Maris Dislers - 99.8% 1/2A Proto2nd Ken Hunting – 98.7% 1.2A Proto3rd Richard Justic – 97.4% Class IIIF2F Due to only 3 entries only a 3 up final was flown. Murray had his much hyped new red model with a carbon wing.

The SA team of Qantas 747 2nd Officer Alan Morris and Maris Dislers with a Nelson FISE in a Mike North built model, also with a carbon wing..

Unfortunately, like the American Rap band “Public Enemy” famously said don’t “Believe the hype!” Murray’s pitman Steve Walton could not get his motor to run. The old faithful of Hunting Bailey flew to an easy victory while Morris Dislers suffered a damaged tank resulting in less than optimal setting but Alan was very happy to be able complete the race and come in second.

1st Hunting / Bailey - 9.41.342nd Morris / Dislers – 11.03. 123rd Wilson / Walton – DNSClassic FAI had five entries, all teams flying beautifully presented models from the golden years of F2C. After the draw

was posted it seemed there would be some interesting pairing of teams as Mark Poshkens and Mark Ellins both elected to fly with their regular pilots taking the pitting roles.

Another Qantas pilot, Paul Cameron teamed up with ‘pitman for hire Steve Walton’, flying a fantastic looking Russian design from the 1970s.

Ron Lacey and Richard Justic competed with a period model of Ron’s from the 1970s. Ken and Harry were flying a very attractive model. Murray and Rob’s models appeared almost identical.

In Heat 1 Justic / Lacey had problems and retired to allow Ron Lacey to get the model sorted for the second heat. The piece de resistance was the race between Poshkens / Wilson and Ellins / Fitzgerald, both teams were off quickly, but it was apparent that both pilots had spent too long on the oily end, so there were a few ‘moments ‘ Ellins / Fitzgerald ahead Poshkens / Wilson.

The final was a very clean race, well flown by all pilots. Harry Bailey unfortunately lost a wheel causing minor damge to his beautiful model, so a DNF.

1st Justic / Lacey - 8.53.152nd Cameron / Walton – 9.09.753rd Bailey / Hunting – DNF 148 Laps



Open Goodyear Flown for the first time at the SA State Champ in many years, all were soon reminded it is very noisy. Rob Fitz’s modified Taipan in a carbon Argander was the star of the show. Richard’s Nelson powered fiberglass American model was also on the pace when Ron could get it started. The WA team of Leknys / Walton couldn’t get their motor to run nor could Bailey / Hunting who had problems with a new Nova Rossi. They resorted to their 27/10 Goodyear model. Wilson / Poschkens elected to withdraw due to tank problems

After a few false starts Fitzgerald / Poshkens / Stephens posted a4.20.62, and Justic / Lacey 6.14.84.For the final the CD invited Bailey / Hunting into the circle to ensure that it was a three up, the diesel was first in the

air, Fitz /Poschkens /Stephens were favourites, as Ron Lacey had trouble restarting at pit stops. Att 105 laps, disaster

struck when the down line of the Justic model broke, resulting in loops until the green Ohm Special hit the ground, fortunately only taking out the undercarriage and the prop. In the postmortem it was discovered that the line had failed at the internal bobbin.

1st Fitzgerald / Poshkens / Stephens – 7.20.742nd Bailey / Hunting – 13.41.593rd Justic / Lacey DNF 105 LapsAfter a long hot day, the CD decided to call it and run Diesel Goodyear on Monday morning!Diesel Goodyear Monday dawned cool and overcast with only three teams left to raceBainbridge / Stephens had major issues with their normally reliable Profi powered Mr. D. Mark Poschkens couldn’t

get it run, it was very tight perhaps due to the sudden temp drops overnight. This left the Super Tigre G20 powered Ohm Special of Wilson / Walton to fight it out with Morris / Dislers Fora powered Old Blue. The 100 lap final was an anticlimax as most of the race was flown ’one up’.

1st Morris / Dislers – 5.54.052nd Wilson / Walton – 10.09.243rd Bainbridge / Stephens – DNSRacing Report by Duncan Bainbridge

Aerobatics Report Thanks to Judges: F2B Expert; Jeff Fry and Jon Witzke, F2B Advanced, Vintage and Classic Stunt; Peter AnglbergerThanks also to CD; Peter Anglberger, Tabulation, pull testing etc; John Barbara, Mal Dyer, Phil Rundle, Russell Bond,

Jon WitzkeF2B Expert R1 R2 R3 R4 Score Avge best 3 Model / Motor1. Russell Bond 1024 922 1015 1031 1023.33 Bandolero VII / Electric2. Peter Anglberger 863 856 907 888 886.08 Yatsenko Classic / Retro 763. Mark Ellins 830 797 858 840 842.50 Yatsenko New Classic /Retro

764. Doug Grinham 795 754 778 803 791.67 Blackjack / Electric 5. Peter Koch 635 716 782 734 744.00 Jazzer / Stalker 61

Russell Bond was well ahead of the rest of the field and was deserving winner of the Brian Horrocks Memorial F2B Cup for the second time in 3 years. Two rounds were flown each day on Saturday and Sunday in near perfect conditions. Note each round score has been rounded to the nearest point only for publication space purposes. The final score is correct to two decimal places.

F2B Advanced R1 R2 R3 R4 Score Avge best 3 Model / Motor1. Jeff Fry 871 829 900 781 866.67 Obsession III / RoJett 762. Alan Roadknight 881.5 891.5 703 795 856.00 Firecracker / Electric3. Tony Clifford 676 779.5 830 708.5 772.67 Phonecian / OS LA 464. Mal Dyer 621 667 704 668 679.67 OD / OS LA 255. John Barbara DNF DNF DNF DNF 0 Tutor 2 / OS 46LA

In Advanced F2B the fight for first place was much more interesting. Alan was ahead after day one but Jeff flew really well in round 3 in perfect conditions whereas Alan seemed to have a problem with his controls, possibly a hooked up line clip. Round featured periods of gusty thermal activity which affected all entrants scores so Jeff hung on to achieve first place. John Barbara unfortunately crashed in practice so opted not to fly his back up model.

Classic Stunt R1 R2 Final (Best R1/ R2) Model / Motor1. Peter Koch 562 520 562 Larrakin Mk 3 / Enya 612. Tony Clifford 448 512 512 Phonecian / OS LA 463. Jeff Fry 20 431 431 Grondal AMA Sp/OS Max 35S4. A. Roadknight 385.5 408 408 Smoothie / OS Max 35S

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Classic Stunt was flown after F2B on Saturday. Conditions were excellent. Peter Koch won for the second year in succession. Tony Clifford came all the way form Ulladulla in NSW and flew nicely particularly in round 2. Jeff Fry after motor problems cut short his first round got a good run and flew his ex Jon Leditschke Grondal AMA Special into a well deserved 3rd place.

Vintage Stunt R1 R2 Static Final (St+Best R1/ R2) Model / Motor1. M. Dislers 151.5 DNF 122 273.5 Wombat / Oliver Mk42. T. Clifford 146.5 DNF 114 260.5 Jamison / Atwood 493. M. Dyer 154.5 DNF 102 256.5 FliteStreak/ED Hunter4. P. Koch 163.5 167.5 84 251.5 T/Bird Mk1 / Fox 355. G. Roadknight 157 134 87 244 FliteStreak OS LA 256. J. Fry 165 143 58 213 Feno / OS Max 35S7. A. Roadknight 144 DNF 63 207 Smoothie/OSMax35S

Vintage stunt on Sunday afternoon started with a moderate breeze which became much stiffer in Round 2. The top 3 decided to save their models after the first round. Maris’ managed to forget the wingover and his burping motor barely made it through the end of the pattern, but good shapes and a high static score still gave him a comfortable margin over Tony Clifford’s nicely finished Atwood glow powered Jamison Nats Favourite. Mal Dyer and Peter Koch tussled for 3rd place. Mal’s excellent documentation gave him the edge over Peter Koch in Static points and sealed third place for him after a tidy Round 1 flight.

Stunt Report compiled by Peter Anglberger

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Australian F3J International RC Glider Event Milang South Australia March 2016

This major annual RC thermal soaring event was held at the SSL field at Milang SA. Near perfect conditions faced the 27 competitors on Saturday. Light southerly winds and temperatures in the mid 20’s. 7 qualifying rounds were

flown on the Saturday and a further 5 on Sunday morning with the fly-off rounds commencing after lunch. The top 7 pilots after qualifying went into a 3 round fly-off to determine the winner. Stronger winds and less thermals were evident as these competitors aimed for a 15 minute flight after a 3-5 second launch on the electric winches that were used throughout the competition. This was the only deviation from the FAI International rules. There were 2 pilots competing from New Zealand; multi time World Champion Joe Wurts and multi time New Zealand Team member Kevin Botherway. They headed the scoreboard after the qualifying rounds but the pressure was on in the fly-offs. Fortunately the Aussies put on some heat and prevented a Kiwi 1-2.

F3J International Fly-Off - Overall Results [Milang 13/03/2016] Rank Name Score Model Radio State 1 WURTS, Joe 2994.38 Maxa JR NZ 2 O’REILLY, Michael 2971.99 Pike Perfection Spektrum SA 3 ARVANITAKIS, Theo 2971.79 Pike Perfection Spektrum Vic 4 NANCARROW, Jamie 2963.06 Pike Perfection Spektrum SA 5 HOUDALAKIS, Jim 2911.57 Pike Perfection Jeti Vic 6 CHABREL, Nick 2730.73 Pike Perfection Spectrum SA 7 BOTHERWAY, Kevin 2569.85 Maxa JR NZ

Placegetters: L-R, Mike O’Reilly (2nd), Joe Wurts (1st), Theo Arvanitakis (3rd)

Jamie Nancarrow landing his Pike Perfection John Tonkes landing his Pike Perfection

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MODEL AEROSPORT SA INCORPORATEDNOTICE OF MEETING

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OFMODEL AEROSPORT SA INCORPORATED

will be held on Friday 27th May 2016at the Restless Dance Theatre meeting room. (Formerly the Disability Centre)

195 Gilles Street Adelaide.

Commencing at 7.30 pm.

2016 Annual General Meeting Agenda 1. Meeting declared open. 2. Apologies. 3. Minutes of 2015 AGM. (Published in June 2015 MASA Newsletter) 4. Business Arising from Minutes 5. Executive Reports 6. Category Chairmen’s Reports. 7. Financial Report. 8. Honorarium. 9. Fees 2016/2017. 10. Election of Officers. 11. General Business 12. Close.

Refreshments will follow the meeting.

MASA INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGELECTION OF EXECUTIVE

NOMINATIONS ARE CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS. President Retiring Member Neil Tank Treasurer Retiring Member Garry Oakley C/L Chairman Retiring Member Peter Angleberger 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 ProposerNominations must reach the MASA Secretary by FRIDAY April 29th 2016.

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

MODEL AEROSPORT SA INCORPORATEDNOMINATION FORM

I hereby nominate ............................................................................(full name) (VH No)..........................

For the position of .............................................................................................

At the 2016 Annual General Meeting Signed .............................. (Proposer) (VH No)..........................

I accept the nomination: Signed .............................. (Nominee)

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MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC

Held on 6th April 2016 at The Restless Dance Theatre – Adelaide.Meeting opened by the President at 19.30 Hrs

PRESENT: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary Adelaide Aero Modellers [AAC], Adelaide Multi Rotor Pilots

[AMRP],Constellation [CMFC], Helicopter [SARCH], Holdfast [HMAC], Indoor Flyers [SAIF], Noarlunga [NMAS], Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers [ORAM], Pt Lincoln [PLMAC], Pylon [SAMPRA], Scale Society SASOSA], South Coast [SCMAS], South Hummocks [SHMAC], Southern Soaring League [SSL], Strathalbyn [SMAC], Newsletter Editor [N/L].

VISITORS: NilAPOLOGIES: AMA, O/T, Skyhawks. CORRECTIONS: Nil

MINUTES: It was moved SAIF seconded SMAC that the March minutes be accepted. Motion carried

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

South Coast Indoor Group Group is finalising proposal towards affiliation with MASA

CORRESPONDANCE IN

WMA. Inc -- Request Mark Poschkens for WC C/L Sponsorship

CASA -- Constellation Revised Instrument of Approval

SSL -- Loan Report for MAAA Council Conference

Treasurer -- Financial Statement for April meeting

AAC -- C/L Category Report

Constellation -- MAAA Club Assistance Scheme application

Naracoorte -- MAAA Club Assistance Scheme application

HMAC -- MAAA Club Assistance Scheme application

BHMAC -- MAAA Club Assistance Scheme application

Concorde -- Request for CASA appraisal of new location

Pt Lincoln -- Application for GT endorsement M. Sharman

BLMAC -- Application for FW25 Inspector R. Wilson

CORRESPONDANCE OUT

Constellation -- CASA Revised Instrument of Approval

MAAA -- SSL documentation for MAAA Conference

MAAA -- MASA Report /Agenda item for MAAA Conference

MAAA -- Constellation submission for MAAA club assistance

MAAA -- Naracoorte submission for MAAA club assistance

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MAAA -- Holdfast submission for MAAA club assistance

MAAA -- Broken Hill submission for MAAA club assistance

MAAA -- Turbine endorsement M. Sharman

Club Secretaries -- Expression of interest in Mannum Show

Club Secretaries -- Notification of MASA AGM May27th 2016

CASA -- CASA appraisal of new flying field location

BUSINESS ARISNG FROM CORRESPONDENCE

World Champs C/L Sponsorship. It was moved AAC seconded SMAC that MASA sponsorship to the value of $500 be awarded to Mark Poschkens subject to the supply of expenditure documentation and bank deposit details to the treasurer.

CATEGORY REPORTS.

Control Line The MASA CL State Champs were held on March long weekend at Adelaide Model Aerosport. Perfect Weather on Friday, Saturday and Sunday coupled with strong interstate attendance made for a very enjoyable event.A report has been submitted to the editor for inclusion in the April MASA newsletter.

Adelaide Aeromodellers have unfortunately had their use of Park 19 Unley Rd significantly impacted due to Unley Rangers soccer club having been granted a sublease by the primary lease holder Adelaide City Juniors. Last Saturday was the first round which featured 4 ‘home’ matches. Parking for AAC members was nonexistent after midday and flying was halted for the rest of the afternoon at 1pm when a match started adjacent to the sole pitch left available AAC due to players running into the flying area numerous times to retrieve balls kicked out of bounds plus foot traffic before and after matches by large numbers of players and spectators In terms 2 and 3 school soccer will also take place on Saturday mornings.

Adelaide Aeromodellers President and Secretary will with Adelaide Juniors and Unley Rangers next Tuesday to discuss strategies to minimize soccer matches impact on safe model flying at Park 19. AAC will also approach the Adelaide City Council to enquire about alternative flying sites such as the vacant area to the west of Ellis Park.

On a more positive note, Constellation MFC will hold their CL day on April 24th. T

The CL World Championships in Perth begin in just over 4 weeks. A number of MASA CL members will travel to either compete or officiate in the World Cup curtain raiser and the main event. Everyone involved is very much looking forward to what promises to be the largest aeromodelling event in Australia for many years. Over 200 competitors, 40 team managers and assistants and 140 registered supports from 33 countries will attend the first CL World Champs ever in the Southern Hemisphere. It will be an event to be remembered for many years. The small team of WA Aeromodellers have done a superb job of preparing the site and organizing the event so far Hopefully Mother Nature will give them the support the richly deserve as they have left nothing else to chance.

Regards, Peter.

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GENERAL BUSINESS

1. MASA Website: The treasurer gave a short presentation and progress report to the meeting on transposing content onto the new website software. A few refinements are yet to be included before the cutover. The presentation highlighted the ease of adding and removing content with little web experience. The new software can also accommodate smaller clubs without access to a website the ability to create their own club webpage typically for newsletters and event calendars etc.

2. MASA / Club Banner Flags: Responses back from club delegates indicated interest from ORAM, Southcoast, Strathalbyn, South Hummocks and Pt Lincoln clubs to participate in the joint venture. MASA will now obtain quotes based on type of banner and maximisation of club artwork.

Motion: Moved by HMAC seconded by SMAC that banners (2 per club) be acquired by MASA and cost shared with clubs on a 50/50 basis.

3. MAAA National Conference Agenda: MASA is now in possession of the 2016 agenda. The VP will review the document and report back to the May meeting with relevant items requiring any consolidation of the MASA vote.

4. NMAC Grant ineligibility. The president attended a function hosted by Sport SA and took the opportunity to convey our concerns in regard to Model Aerosport access to grants. Several other member bodies present at the function expressed the same concerns with their activities. The issue is to be followed up and pursued further with Sport SA and ASIC.

Meeting Closed 21.00 Hrs Next Meeting Wednesday 4th May 2016, 19.30Hrs

at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles Street Adelaide.

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MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2016 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 Allan Ayles Ph. 8298 2747 email: [email protected] FEES: 2015 - 2016 Senior $96.00 Pensioner $96.00 Junior $48.00All fees plus $30.00 for hard copy newsletter.Reductions 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]

APRIL 14 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF17 2m and Open RES and 2m F5J Milang SSL17 Pattern Aerobatics – Combined with Sidewalk Sale Constellation SAPA24 Control Line and Rotary Wing Day Constellation CMFC24 Scale Glider Aerotow Milang SSL30th/1st May Combined SA/Vic Old Timer State Championships Monarto SAOTA

MAY1 Point Ten Pylon / WW1 and WW2 Combat Holdfast HMAC1 Radian Vic Park SSL7 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 8 Mothers Day12 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF

14-15 SA Gliding State Champs:-Saturday - OPEN F5J/Radian Milang SSLSunday - OPEN Thermal

15 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA15 Scale Society Fun Fly Moonta SASOSA21- 22 Model Engines Fly In SA Skyhawks Skyhawks 27- 29 Jet Action 2015 Monarto AMA29 2m and Open RES and 2m F5J Milang SSL

JUNE4 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 5 Retro Day Constellation CMFC5 Point Ten Pylon / WW1 and WW2 Combat Holdfast HMAC9 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF11 - 12 LSF Tournament Jerilderie LSF19 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA19 Slope F3F TBA SSL26 Radian Vic Park SSL



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