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MASA Minutes
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Modelflight
Fokker DVII WW1 combat model built by HMAC member John Jefferson
see page 2 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
HOLDFAST MODEL AERO CLUB
Why did I decide to build another Fokker DVII when I already have one? Given that my existing DVII has flown in combat, been shot down, repaired and returned to combat, did I really need another? I think the answer is the
satisfaction I get when a pile of balsa and plywood ends up as a reasonable representation (stand-off scale) of a model that also flies reasonably well. It also gives me a backup combat model when or if I get shot down again; i.e. “here’s one I prepared earlier”.
As is my usual practice, I contacted club member Bob McEwin and asked him to cut me a short kit. Bob’s CAD/CNC short kit production makes the starting point so much easier and more accurate than I could hope for. Last time I opted for foam core wings which I sheeted. This time I opted for fully built up wings (spars and ribs).
The short kit duly arrived and I started the build process. In the absence of any instructions the first task is to work out a logical build sequence. Wings and tail feathers are straightforward, remembering to build in hard-points for the wing struts and cabanes. Ailerons are required on the top wing only, making the bottom wing an easy build.
Some forethought was definitely needed prior to starting on the fuselage. Decisions had to be made as to the engine mounting (OS MAX 25 FX), fuel tank, battery pack, switch harness, servos, receiver, and control rod placement so hopefully the centre of gravity comes out where expected. OK, I had a plan and it was all systems go. Start with the fuselage sides; add the doublers then the formers and firewall, not forgetting wing, main undercarriage and tailwheel mounting points. Yes I know the DVII didn’t have a tailwheel but having one makes taxying, take-off and landing just that easier to manage. Draw up and make a hatch cover for the top forward section of the fuselage to give easy access to the tank, battery, receiver and servos for the elevator and rudder. Oh, and order some decals for when the covering is done.
It was time for manufacturing the wing struts, cabanes and mounting brackets. I used aluminium flat strip and right angle sections which I cut to size and drilled holes
for the caphead fixing bolts. I know that hardwood would do the job but I tend to over-engineer such stress-points. Some wire bending and soldering was next, and the undercarriage was done. Soldering is not something I enjoy but with a bit of perseverance it doesn’t look too bad; although to be honest I wouldn’t win any prizes with my effort.
A few months of occasional time in the workshop and it’s ready for covering. I chose a simple scheme – red top and sides with white bottom for the fuselage; red for the top wing; white for the bottom wing and tail feathers.
Fitting the hardware came next. Good to see my forward planning paid off. I was able to install the internals with a minimum of fuss, although a second pair of hands would have been welcome.
Now the tricky bit; calculating placement of the struts and cabanes to ensure the decalage between the top and bottom wings is set as planned. Using the information I previously gleaned from an internet site that had a plan of the full size Fokker DVII, the bottom wing was set at 00 incidence, and the top wing set at -1.50 incidence, whilst the tailplane was set at -20. If that’s what worked for the real one then it should work for the model, and anyway, it worked for my previous combat
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DVII so I was comfortable with that. Finicky work fitting all those tiny caphead bolts, washers and locknuts.
Next step – centre the servos and set the control throws, add some exponential together with switchable low rates, some aileron differential to counter adverse yaw, and not forgetting the throttle kill switch.
Now, wait for suitable weather for the test flight. How will it perform?
To be continued.
2016 Electric Fun Fly, October 15 16
Don’tmiss the 2016 Electric RC Fun Fly at the Swan Hill Model Aero Club inconjunction with the Australian Electric Flight Association.
Great sponsor support with mega raffle and latest in electric RCRelaxed atmosphere, open flying formatHundreds of models on display covering all facets electric RCMAAA affiliated participants onlyCamping available at the SHMAC field
Contacts: AEFA Bill [email protected] SHMAC Bruce [email protected]
SHMAC located at Blackwire Road, Swan Hill. Approx. 4km from town centre towards Sea Lake. Off Dead Horse Lane.
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Naracoorte Model Aero Club Presents their
2016 Fun Fly 12th + 13th November Naracoorte has a large flat open area with a mown grass strip suitable to most types of aircraft. Accommodation available in Naracoorte at motels, hotels and the local caravan parks. Got a van, tent or swag, you are welcome to camp on site. Catering will be available both days, with Roast Dinner on Saturday night.
For more information
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively:- Matthew Dunstan Matthew Hoskings President Secretary Ph: 0419 852 413 Ph: 0428 841 467
We are now on Facebook: Naracoorte Modellers
FLYING FIELD
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Naracoorte Model Aero Club Presents their
2016 Fun Fly 12th + 13th November Naracoorte has a large flat open area with a mown grass strip suitable to most types of aircraft. Accommodation available in Naracoorte at motels, hotels and the local caravan parks. Got a van, tent or swag, you are welcome to camp on site. Catering will be available both days, with Roast Dinner on Saturday night.
For more information
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively:- Matthew Dunstan Matthew Hoskings President Secretary Ph: 0419 852 413 Ph: 0428 841 467
We are now on Facebook: Naracoorte Modellers
FLYING FIELD
SCALE AIRCRAFT SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WILL BE CONDUCTING
THE
DE HAVILLAND DAY
AT
CONSTELLATION MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
ON
SUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd 2016
FROM 0930Hrs
THIS YEAR IS THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CHIPMUNK SO DUST OFF THAT MODEL & BRING IT
ALONG
ALL CIVIL, MILITARY & RACING AIRCRAFT WELCOME
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Scratch / Kit Built Scale Rally& Diorama Competition.
November 5 & 6 2016
Mario Scerri getting his big Tiger Moth ready for the big weekend.
Latest News; The event has secured quite a few sponsors who have supplied excellent prizes
that will be awarded by lucky draw. See the web site for a list of sponsors. Excellent Trophies to be award for pilots choice.
All VMAA Affiliated entrants will be given a voucher which will entitle them to join the VMAA DVD Library free. This is a saving of $10-00.
P&DARCS have extended their Eastern North/South runway to about 150M long to compliment the 180M East/West one.
On line entry is now available on www.pdarcs.com.au/scalerally
Flying open to kit and scratch built models only – no ARFs. Large models will have solo flying spots if requested. Prizes for; Pilots Choice, President’s Encouragement Award and Diorama,
and lucky draw prizes throughout Rally. Bring along your model or come and/or admire some great aircraft. No documentation required – just fly and have fun. All sizes of scale aircraft and projects welcome. See web site, www.pdarcs.com.au/scalerally, for more information and
entry forms. $5 per car entry fee for pilots and spectators
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The AustralianF5J Trophy
Establishing a perpeptual F5J trophy in Australia. First event to be held at the NAAS field near CanberraPresented by the AEFA in conjunction with the NAAS Club
Two days of flying 29-30 October 2016Two classes - Open F5J and Limited F5J
Pre-registration required - Entries close 22 October - see the AEFA web site for a registration form:
www.aefanet.comPrizes for placegetters - and a give-away of products by draw from the hat for all competitors - $50 entry fee
Dave’s Toys for Big BoysOpen F5JTrophy
Model FlightLimited F5JTrophy
First prize:Hyperion Duo Chargerwww.hyperionaustralia.com.au
First prize:Spektrum DX8 Radio Setwww.modelflight.com.au
Other Sponsors:Monaro Hobbies www.coltaylormodels.com.auChristian Traders www.christiantraders.com.auflyelectric.com www.flyelectric.comAlbury RC Models www.alburyrcmodels.com.auXC-RC, Melbourne www.xc-rc.com.auSky Soaring Robots www.skyrob.comStan Rucinski www.naas.org.auAlan Mayhew http://varms.org.auAEFA www.aefanet.com
Electric Motors Fibreglass clothLiPo Batteries Aliphatic ResinBattery Checkers Super glueGlider kits Epoxy ResinServos Folding prop bladesServo leads Servo cableSpinners Speed Controllers
Product types distributed to Participants:
Data loggers available for loan - just bring your electric glider. Food available on the field. Enjoy the great NAAS site - camping permitted $15 per night - toilets and shower provided.
Complimentary tour of Australian War Memorial storage facility for attendees Friday 28 - details on web site & in EGFA magazine
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MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC
Held on 5th October 2016 at The Restless Dance Theatre Meeting Room
Meeting opened by the President at 19:30 Hrs
PRESENT: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Adelaide Aero Modellers [AAC], Adelaide Multi Rotor Pilots [AMRP], Barossa [BVMAC], Constellation [CMFC], Helicopter [SARCH], Holdfast [HMAC], Goolwa Indoor Model Flyers Club [GIMFC], Indoor Flyers [SAIF], Moonta [MMAC], Noarlunga [NMAS],Old Timer [OT], Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers [ORAM, Pylon [SAMPRA], Scale Society [SASOSA],Sky Hawks [SA], South Coast [SCMAS],
South Hummocks [SHMAC], Southern Soaring League [SSL], Strathalbyn [SMAC]
VISITORS: Geoff [HMAC].
APOLOGIES: AMA
Minutes of previous meeting
It was moved ORAM seconded Skyhawks that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Carried
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Currency Creek Field Purchase. Nine objections from local residents have been lodged with the Alexandrina council. A written response from SCFG/ MASA and MAAA has been submitted back to the Council Development Assessment Panel.
Sport SA Renewal. A second membership reminder invoice has been sent to MASA and the secretary is to address this response back to the CEO of Sport SA outlining the reasons for not re-joining.
Barossa Area Approval. Research revealed the Barossa Area Approval is still current and valid until 2018.
NMAS Noise complaint. A meeting with the complainant and the club is scheduled for October 15th.
Pt Elliott Show. The SCFC static show participation has been cancelled due to the venue being waterlogged from recent rains.
CMFC Application for Golden Era Assistance. The application has been received by MASA and required further tailoring before it can be submitted to the MAAA.
CORRESPONDANCE IN:
All Emails
NMAS Request for MASA Club Trophy support
ORAM Invitation to MASA to visit Sanderston in November
AAC Proposed AAC Delta Dart event November
P. Leaney CMAC Turbine operation Approval
Sport SA Renewal reminder invoice
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CORRESPONDANCE OUT
Sport SA Membership withdrawal
Business arising from Correspondence:
• NMAS approval for Military day in November was approved by MASA
• SMAC advised decision not to hold a public display in October
• The MASA executive accepted the invitation attend the ORAM club in November
CATEGORY REPORTS
Control line: Very little to report this month owing to poor weather in September has caused the cancellation of events including the annual Ringmaster competition hosted by The South Hummocks club. This event is likely to be re-run at Park 19 in the Adelaide Parklands. The club will be holding their combat day in November along with a display of F2B Combat and a team race at the Noarlunga Military Day AAC will be running a come and try Delta dart Indoor free flight night on Saturday November the 12th at Ingle Farm Recreational Centre, Beovitch Road from 7.30 until 10.00pm. Please refer to the advert is the October newsletter for complete details
GENERAL BUSINESS
Royal Adelaide Show Drone Racing. Countless hours have been put in to the planning organisation and CASA approval requirements of this event which proved to be a huge success with the RAHS, the general public and the participating pilots. Nineteen local and nine interstate competitors took part entertaining the estimated eighty thousand plus spectators over the ten day duration of the show. Feedback indicates it will be on again next year with a bigger and better completion with more price money and promotional support from the State Government.
MASA Flags. The MASA banners have done a sturdy job in advertising MASA at club and public events around the state over the years but are showing signs of wear and tear and need replacing. The executive moved that two new teardrop banners be purchased at a cost of approximately $130 each. Motion seconded by SCFC and Carried.
HOLDFAST. .Work is proceeding with the installation of a new larger Septic Tank System to cope with demand. The club has gained 9 new members since the introduction of their new LIFT flying training program. The Annual Auction is to be held on 4th November as advertised in the Newsletter.
MASA Events Calendar. Bill Kent advised that the response from clubs in providing calendar dates for events next year has been poor and suggests that if clubs have dates they require to lock in please forward them to him ASAP.
SSL. The new shed at SSL has been given Council Approval and should be erected in approx. 4 – 6 weeks.
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SKYHAWKS. At a recent club meeting the club has gained an additional 12 associate members from Concorde whose club is currently experiencing difficulties in relocating from their current flying site.
Balsa Central. The recent invitation to visit the Balsa Central premises has been accepted by the executive and suitable dates are yet to be arranged. It is envisaged that future visits will be offered to clubs.
Meeting Closed 20:50 HrsNext Meeting Wednesday 2nd November 2016
at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles Street Adelaide
Indoor Flying returns to
ETSA Park Netball Stadium
Mile End
SSL andModel Flight are pleased to announce that IndoorFlying is coming back to ETSA Park now the netball season
is over. $10 to fly, free to spectate
Thursday 15th September 7:00 – 9:00
Thursday 20th October 7:00 – 9:00
Thursday 17th November 7:00 – 9:00
Thursday 15th December 7:00 – 9:00
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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 Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: [email protected]
ANNUAL FEES: 2016 - 2017 Senior $88.00 Pensioner $88.00 Junior $44.00Reductions 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]
OCTOBER 13 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF16 Old Timer Duration & 38 Antique Constellation SAOTA16 Slope F3F TBA SSL20 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL23 DeHavilland Scale Day Constellation SASOSA23 MAAA RFDS Model Flying Day Club Fields Club23 Radian RFDS Come and Try Day at Noarlunga NMAS SSL30 Scale Fun Fly Noarlunga SASOSA30 2m and Open RES Milang SSL30 Jet Fun Fly Day Constellation CMFCNOVEMBER 4 Holdfast AUCTION at Cosgrove Hall 6:30pm York Street, Clovelly Park HMAC5 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC6 Point Ten Pylon / WW1 and WW2 Combat Holdfast HMAC6 Scale Glider Aerotow Milang SSL10 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF12 – 13 Naracoorte Fun Fly Naracoorte NMAC13 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL 13 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA17 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL20 Tas Glider State Champs Tasmania20 Radian Vic Park SSL27 Military & Civil Scale Day Noarlunga NMASDECEMBER3 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 4 Modelflight Midway Cup F3J Thermal Glider Horsham SSL4 Old Timer Glider & Burford Diesel Constellation SAOTA8 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF10 CMFC Xmas Party, AGM, Presentations Constellation SAMPRA13 Theo Inkenharg Fun Fly and Dinner Vic Park SSL15 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL
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