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.
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 host of land-based entertainment in a beautiful part of our City,” someone said.
More to the point, it’s an opportunity for the club to get some public exposure (no, not the Jacko kind of exposure).
A marquee is being organised to display an assortment of models and what-not, to provide information to the public about this great hobby of ours, and maybe get a few people motivated to join us.
If you would like to help out on the day or provide some gear for display, please contact a committee member.
Tickets are $8 each, with free entry for children aged 15 and under.
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 Broke from Friday night. There are toilets and an excellent store and Pub, a short walk away, with meals available. You can swim in the nearby brook too. Dog friendly.
He would love to organise a group to “Do” a day or two at Cessnock Airshow with many lovely warbirds. His extended annex would be available to any poor soul that needed a roof for a night or two, no charge there, but they would need their own bedding and a tolerance to good rum, or something else!
Let’s do this and have some more Club Fun.
Contact Jacko for more details.
(Editor’s Note: Jacko promises to wear clothes… most of the time).
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 effort in fulfilling the dual roles of Secretary/Treasurer for many years, rendering invaluable service to the club.
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 to be re-nominated.
If you are willing to take on one of these vital roles please let Brian or Andrew know.
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.
Remember to pay your 2020 membership fees before 31st July to secure the MAAA discount.
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 type ‘Simitar R/C’ into your search engine.
Don’t forget to renew your membership before the end of July this year so that you qualify for the MAAA discount!
Any issues, see Brian.
The club has re-opened to normal flying.
There are protocols to follow, but I don’t know what they are. Something about not touching other guys’ stuff, and no kissing other club members.
And don’t forget to sign the book when you fly please,
The field is looking awesome too – thanks fellers!
