The club Christmas party is to be held on Saturday 2nd December 2023. More details to follow.
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LiPo Battery Safety
If you’re using LiPo’s in your aircraft and charging them at home then you probably know that they are a serious fire hazard, should anything go wrong. Do we want to burn our houses down in pursuit of our hobby? No. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgiTc_HRum8 Those LiPo-safe bags that you see everywhere? Utterly useless. Throw it in the …
Control Line Fun Weekend
The club is holding a control line extravaganza on the weekend of 18/19 November 2023. Save the date. Members, visitors and public viewing are all welcome.
2023 Annual General Meeting
The AGM is to be held at 10.00am on Saturday 1st July 2023 at the flying field, followed by a bbq lunch. All members are encouraged to attend to vote on current issues and determine a new committee. Any members wishing to nominate for a position should contact a current committee member. Flying is welcome …
Business as Usual at the Club
Lake Macquarie Council recently asked for submissions from tourism operators in regard to utilising specific parcels of land within the local council area. One of those parcels happened to be our flying field, overlooking our 40 year custody of the site, and casting doubt over the club’s future. The committee is now pleased to confirm …
Website Update
I’ve received millions of dismayed messages from our fans asking what happened to the web site this week. If you were one of those who missed your daily dose of lmmac.net, then we apologise. Recently we had to change ISP and domain server, and it didn’t go as smoothly as we would have liked. However, …
Peace Comes to Ukraine!
It was pointed out to the editor that the colour scheme of his new 1/2-A Hummer is reminiscent of the Ukrainian flag. The editor then pointed out to the person making the point that it is powered by a Russian Norvel ‘Big Mig’ .061 engine! What’s that I hear you shout with joy? Peace, at …
RAAF In Formation Over Flying Field
Mike and Loris practised formation flying in the windy conditions last Sunday, with their WW2 era De Havilland Mosquito and Supermarine Spitfire, creating an impressive spectacle over the flying field. Watch Video
Control Line Fun Fly Day
UPDATE: RESCHEDULED TO 19th NOVEMBER 2022
Club AGM Saturday 4th June 2022
The club is holding its Annual General Meeting this Saturday 4th June 2022, at the flying field at 11.00am. All members are encouraged to attend to elect a new committee, review finances, and discuss other issues pertinent the club’s future. Flying is welcome outside of the meeting time.