GOLDEN ERA 20th ANNIVERSARY. NOVEMBER 2017

DECEMBER 2017 N E W S L E T T E R IN THIS ISSUE 2 Classifieds 7 Golden Era 10 SAPA Administration 12 GOLDEN ERA 20th ANNIVERSARY. NOVEMBER 2017 MASA Minutes 15 MASA Events Advertising 14 Modelflight See page 7 for full report

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Golden Era Pylon Races -2017 20th year of this event By Don Howie and Peter Leaney I have to admit that I have attended all of the Golden Era races since 1997, where the guest from the UK was David Boddington. After the 1999 races (held every 2 years), I was asked to write a report for the AMI magazine in the UK. This was the start of my writing in UK magazines that continues today with FOTS articles in Aero Modeller magazine. The latest Golden Era races was backed by MASA and I noticed that our President Neil Tank, Vice President John Modistach and Secretary Paul Kumela helped greatly over the 3 days; the Friday started wet in the morning, but after lunch, we were able to fly a round of races. The weather improved and was almost perfect flying conditions on Saturday and Sunday. The Constellation flying field looked perfect and many people had caravans, staying at Constellation from Wednesday to Monday. Dave Newcombe & Dave Porter Double D Racing Team A total of 41 aircraft recorded scores in the 5 clasweddell Williams with Evolution 80cc ses flown over the 3 days. Many of the aircraft flown have been flying in the Golden Era races for many years. The Golden Era Inline has the oldest aircraft as the models (English designs) fly very well and are very fast. Peter Smyth, who won inline, said his Sparrow Hawk is 18 years old. The other popular aircraft, the Mew Gull, came 2nd and 3rd and I think the model flown by Mike O Reilly was built by Peter Goldsmith for the first race in 1997. An interesting model was flow by Trevor Pearce, Miles Atwood Special. This model was built by Geoff Burfield and kindly donated to Trevor to add some atmosphere. The Golden Era Radial has changed since Peter Leaney built the Hughes H1 racer from the 1930 s that featured retracting U/C and is quite fast for a radial model. Steve Wilkin won the event with this Hughes H1 and another, originally owned by Leo O Reilly, took 3rd Bruce Thompson Phoenix ARF P51 85 span OS 60 Petrol place for Trevor Gale. The new Reno Warbirds are very interesting with WW2 fighter aircraft from the USA. The P47 Thunderbolt took 1st and 3rd places, with the popular Mustang coming 2nd for Stuart Humpherson. The newer F1 class is dominated by Frank Tweek Weeks with his Dick Ohm Special that is very fast with his DLE 55 engine, running on petrol/oil mix. This aircraft put in the fastest heats for the races. Steve Wilkin came 2nd with a very famous design the Shoestring. The Fang by Greg Leigh, was very close to Steve Wilkin, only a fraction of a second over 5 races to take 3rd place. Dave Brown from Wallerawang (?) in NSW won the Trevor Pearce White Lightning Texan AT6 class, the model crashing on landing, after the 2 x DLE 30 7

last round. He was seen with a wheelbarrow collecting the remains. I have included a photo of his Hall Bulldog at 100 inch span and 100cc DA twin petrol engine, this 40 lb model is very hard to land properly, he got cheers from the crowd after landing 3 times straight without breaking it. He had nightmares one night as he thought he had forgotten to fix it yet again. The Leo O Reilly Memorial Concourse Trophy was won by Dave Porter from the Double D racing team with his superb Weddell Williams, Dave s skill as a spray painter was sure on display. Our official photographer was again Ross Felix and you Frank Weeks Dick Ohm Special DLE55 can see his amazing pictures at this site :https://www.flickr.com/photos/rossfelix/sets/72157688026961652 To add to the fun Ross drove his beautiful Ford model A to the field and we assembled a typical dressed up racing crew consisting of, heroic pilots Frank Tweek Weeks and Trevor Froggy Pearce. The mechanic who actually does all the work for the team was Dave Nuke Newcombe and the useless manager was Peter Is there a buck in it Leaney. See the above site for some atmospheric pictures. We must thank the clubs, such as Constellation, Holdfast, Noarlunga, Port Lincoln and South Hummocks that helped over the 3 days. I think the flyers enjoyed the event as it was very well run. It seems the Golden Era is still very popular in South Australia and some parts of Victoria. P47 built by Trevor Pearce and flown by Mike Savill Results 8 Texan AT6 1st Dave Brown 2nd Mike Savill 3rd Bruce Thompson 7 flew 859.044 879.659 898.634 Formula 1 1st Frank Weeks 2nd Steve Wilkin 3rd Greg Leigh 9 flew 578.867 642.217 642.431 Golden Era Radial 1st Steve Wilkin 2nd Stuart Humpherson 3rd Trevor Gale 9 flew 736.464 861.999 865.499 Dave Brown Hall Bulldog 100 span and 100cc DA twin Power

Reno Warbirds 9 flew 1 st Greg Leigh 677.143 2 nd Stuart Humpherson 684.166 3 rd Mike O Reilly 689.130 Golden Era Inline 7 flew 1 st Peter Smyth 645.742 2 nd Mike O Reilly 646.062 3 rd Mike Savill 750.511 Geoff Burfield Mile Atwood Special flown by Trevor Pearce Marcoux Bromberg Special flown by Stuart Humpherson & Stev Wilkin 9

SA PRECISION AEROBATICS T he Precision Aerobatics (Pattern) group met on Sunday 12 Nov at the Strath club site a hot day with variable light winds. Every 2 years the routines change from the international FAI masters and this was the case the new commencing Jan 1 next... We had access to the diagrams and descriptions a week or so before...the challenge was before us to have a learning day beforehand...and this was it! So, with a few days background we were all rather raw and were more than happy to see the highest rated flier present - Jeff Boyd go through the new routine with helpful tips on judging fine points. Then it was out to the flight line and see how it was done and after Jeff and then Dave Williams flew we knew the gloves were off... most of us explored the local area scenery, as well as things that resembled patterns. The days heat was unrelenting; however, the new club shelter was greatly appreciated. Graham and the crew put on a wonderful lunch and then flying resumed and it ended with very tired members heading home. Learning a new pattern with new and unusual patterns is not easy (there may be 17 or more all chained precisely together) is a significant challenge for those above Sportsman, not only is the geometry an issue but artistic presentation and precision are important - different names all need to be learnt and linked to the pattern then incorporated into a set sequence. Sportsman the lowest has changed also to add in a touch of continuous procedures into the standard manoeuvres such as one may see in Gold wings etc. This day was possible only because of the generosity of Strath to provide their facility exclusively and we would like to thank them very much for that and the excellent lunch... The Club works hard to help newcomers and bring them to being skilled in their sport and as such its mostly competition with ones-self...a good mix. I like to see my results and then can practice and hopefully over time achieve a goal of satisfaction! 10

CONSTELLATION BIPLANE DAY Sunday 28 th Jan 2018 Biplane fun fly day any power and any size is welcome. If you like the sound of wind in the rigging and the sight of two wings flying in close proximity this day should do it for you. BBQ lunch, cool drinks, coffee and tea will be available, takeoff 9am. CMFC field 338 Brooks Road, Waterloo Corner 11

MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC Held on 6 th December 2017 at The Restless Dance Theatre Meeting Room Meeting opened by the President at 19.40 Hrs PRESENT: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Adelaide Aero Modellers [AAC], Adelaide Model Aero Sport [AMA], Adelaide FPV Racing [AFPVR], Barossa [BVMAC], Concorde [CMFC], Constellation [CMFC], Helicopter [SARCH], Holdfast [HMAC], Goolwa Indoor Model Flyers Club [GIMFC], Indoor Flyers [SAIF], Moonta [MMAC], Newsletter Editor, Noarlunga [NMAS], Old Timer [OT], Onkaparinga Radio Aero Modellers [ORAM, Pt Lincoln [PLMAC], Pylon [SAMPRA], Scale Society [SASOSA], Skyhawks [SA], South Coast [SCMAS], South Hummocks [SHMAC], Southern Soaring League [SSL], Strathalbyn [SMAC] VISITORS: Nil APOLOGIES: D. Mifsud. Minutes of previous meeting It was moved SMAC seconded SSL that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES SAMPRA. As previously approved MASA assistance was granted to SAMPRA for trophies. Concorde. At the November meeting a request to defer Concorde loan repayments was granted. As requested the club has since paid the required interest portion of the loan. CORRESPONDENCE IN P. Leaney -- Field turbine permits P. Leaney -- G.E. Expenses HMAC -- Alice Springs Masters Games CASA -- Request for information HMAC -- FPV Complaint SASSA -- Invitation MAAA -- 2018 Council Conference HMAC -- Marion Council Indoor facilities MAAA -- 2018 RAHS FPV Racing event S. Nelson -- F1D Support USA 2018 Treasurer -- November Financial Report Concorde -- Field update CORRESPONDENCE OUT Nil BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE Golden Era Racing Having previously approved a budget for the event, the meeting was presented with a final expense summary of $658.61 which falls well within the budgeted amount. CASA. Following a complaint to CASA from a member of the S.A. public, MASA has been as- 12

sisting CASA with a line of enquiry in relation to the operation of a drone by an individual at a suburban reserve. CASA enquiries continue at a higher level. MAAA Council Conference Notification from MAAA indicated the next council conference will be held in Adelaide at the Sage Hotel South Terrace on the 19 th & 20 th May 2018. Club delegates were reminded that nominations for MAAA executive positions, agenda items and reports on MAAA loans to clubs are required to be with the MAAA secretary no later than Friday 23 rd February 2018. FPV Racing World Cup Round Australia 2018 Confirmation has been received from MAAA that this FAI event will be on again at the Royal Adelaide Show from 31 st August to 9 th September 2018. The world cup event will be run over the weekend of 7 th,8 th and 9 th September. F1D support In line with MAAA support already pledged, a motion was moved by SMAC, seconded by AAC and carried, to support the three competitors for the event to the value of $500 each. The secretary is to contact the team manager outlining MASA requirements. MEMBERSHIP Clubs Affiliated with MASA (29) SENIOR 842 JUNIOR 30 Total 872 CATEGORY REPORTS Control line: Not available at the time of print GENERAL BUSINESS State Field Reeves Plains. Approval from the Light Regional Council has been granted paving the way for the next step in finalising the sale. The land will be owned by MAAA, managed by MASA and leased out to the allocated host club. Incident Reports. Incidents that involve personal injury and property damage form the main basis of submitting reports to the MAAA. The president outlined the online process of completing and lodging incident reports with emphasis on supplying accurate detail. Secretary. There secretary advised club delegates that will be no MASA meeting held in January and meetings will resume as of 7 th February 2018 Bill Kent. Concern was expressed in relation to an incident at the recent NMAS Military Fun Fly event, where a competent helicopter pilot from the host club was Not Flying with Safety in Mind in relation to the 30 Metre rule. Details will be provided to the relevant parties for further investigation. Bill also advised that the SSL club has picked up F3K world selection trials for the Australian team to be held at Milang in March 2018. SFI. An approach from CMFC has been received to hold an Instructors course at the CMFC field in Feb/March 2018. Six CMFC members have expressed an interest in the course along with members from Concorde and Noarlunga. Meeting Closed 21.00 Hrs Next Meeting Wednesday 7th February 2018 at The Restless Dance Theatre 195 Gilles Street Adelaide 13

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MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2017/2018 Date Details Location Organiser DECEMBER 14 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF 16 Indoor at Goolwa Goolwa Community Stadium GIMFC JANUARY 2018 14 Electric Fun Fly and Scale Day Constellation CMFC/SASOSA 14 Open Thermal Milang SSL 24 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF 26 Public Display Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln PLMAC 27 Club Flying Day Port Lincoln PLMAC 26-28 Tapanappa Slope Weekend Tapanappa SSL 28 Biplane Fun Fly Day Constellation CMFC FEBRUARY 2018 3 Indoor At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC 4 HMAC Pylon and Club Competition Holdfast HMAC 4 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL 8 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF 11 Pylon Constellation SAMPRA 11 Scale Glider Aero Tow Milang SSL 18 Radian Vic Park SSL 25 Open Thermal Milang SSL 25 Glider Aero Tow Constellation CMFC 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 of the month) Executive and Office Bearers President: Neil Tank Ph. 8325 3056 email: president@masa.org.au Secretary: Paul Kumela Ph. 0490 371 869 12 Saphire Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162 email: secretary @masa.org.au Treasurer: Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: treasurer@masa.org.au Vice President: John Modistach Ph. 8536 0174 email: vicepresident@masa.org.au Category Chairpersons Control Line: Peter Anglberger Ph. 0448 433 282 email: peteranglberger@hotmail.com Radio Control: Bill Kent Ph. 0414 883 429 email: wmkent48@gmail.com Website www.masa.org.au Web administration: webadmin@masa.org.au Public Officer: Paul Kumela Auditor: Richard Homes Newsletter Editor: Bob McEwin Ph. 0499 018 288 email: newslettereditor@masa.org.au Registrar: Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 Senior Flying Instructor: Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: sfi@masa.org.au ANNUAL FEES: 2017-2018 Senior; $88.00 Pensioner: $88.00 Junior: $44.00 Reductions apply after 1st January FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY Club Affiliation Fee $10.00 for all clubs Please note:- Member Clubs of MASA must affiliate through the MAAA CATEGORY MEETINGS Control Line Radio Control Second Tuesday monthly at 8:00pm Seven Stars Saloon, Angas St. ADELAIDE Nil 15