Before a model starts to look pretty, a lot of work has to go into installations. First to the business end of the model, and mounting the engine. The plans call for an offset engine mount, about 2.5 degrees to the right, which helps to deal with engine torque that tends to roll the aircraft …
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Building a Sports Model – Part 1
With our myriad fans clamouring for more website posts, it’s time to show the masses what goes into building a flying model aircraft. After asking around the club for a ready-to-fly, easy-going, 60 size sports model, I was handed the exact opposite: a fibreglass short kit for a 30cc IMAC stunt model. (IMAC is a …
2021 Club AGM
The 2021 club AGM is to be held Saturday 3rd July 2021, 10.00am at the club. All members are encouraged to attend. Note also that club fees now due for the 21-22 year. Members with additional family members – please check with a committee member regarding fees.
‘Up in the Air’ Festival
The club is participating in Lake Macquarie’s ‘Up in the Air’ Festival to be held at Rathmines Park on Sunday 23rd May. EDIT 26th May: Photos of the club stand erected for the event “This is a fantastic opportunity not only to see … spectacular aircraft soar over Lake Mac, but to enjoy a …
Cessnock Airshow
Peter Jackson (Jacko) is interested in attending the Airshow at Cessnock Airport alleged to take place the weekend of 13/14 March. Jacko has a camper trailer with an annex of 2.4 metres, with an additional 4 metre extension if required. He is looking at free camping on McFarlane Reserve (flat, with some trees, plenty of space) in …
New Committee Elected
A new committee was elected at the recent AGM. Please click here for details. Many thanks to retiring president Andrew for his efforts over the past couple of years. The field has been developed and club membership increased substantially during his presidency. Thanks also to Brian, who has volunteered an enormous amount of time and …
AGM Saturday 10th October 2020
The club AGM is to be held this Saturday 10th October. 1.00pm start time at the flying field, aiming at a short meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. New committee members are to be voted in. Nominations are open, particularly for the positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary, with Brian and Andrew not wishing …
Spotted on the Grass Last Saturday
Another perfect day at the field – great weather and a variety of models. There seem to be new members every time you rock up at the field these days – the club is powering along. It’s also great to see the control-line pilots making use of the circle. More please.
2020 Membership Discount – Expires Soon
Remember to pay your 2020 membership fees before 31st July to secure the MAAA discount.
Another New Model
Steve Shumack’s unusual and very tidy ‘Simitar’ was spotted at the field last weekend. It’s fascinating to watch this flying wing in flight, given that it looks as though it shouldn’t fly at all. The design is by Bill Evans, and there is a large following out there in web-land to be discovered if you …