OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE 2 HMAC Administration 10 MASA Minutes 13 MASA Events Advertising 14 Modelflight Fokker DVII WW1 combat model built by HMAC member John Jefferson see page 2 for the full story
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 0 0 incidence, and the top wing set at -1.5 0 incidence, whilst the tailplane was set at -2 0. If that s what worked for the real one then it should work for the model, and anyway, it worked for my previous combat Holdfast Model Aero Club HMAC would like to invite all MASA Members to visit their Web page at Holdfastmac.asn.au You 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 2
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 t miss the 2016 Electric RC Fun Fly at the Swan Hill Model Aero Club in conjunction with the Australian Electric Flight Association. Great sponsor support with mega raffle and latest in electric RC Relaxed atmosphere, open flying format Hundreds of models on display covering all facets electric RC MAAA affiliated participants only Camping available at the SHMAC field Contacts: AEFA Bill billjhamilton@bigpond.com SHMAC Bruce brucemyers27@gmail.com SHMAC located at Blackwire Road, Swan Hill. Approx. 4km from town centre towards Sea Lake. Off Dead Horse Lane. 3
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Noarlunga Model Aero Sports Civil & Military Scale Flying Day Public display day. Come along as a pilot or spectator Free entry for all pilots Awards for Military Master, Pilots Choice, Civil Scale, Junior Encouragement & MASA Encouragement Open to all Bronze, Silver & Gold Wings pilots with current MAAA card Further info - email secretary@nmas.info Sunday 27th November Clisby Lane, Seaford Meadows 10am - 3pm. Drinks & BBQ www.nmas.info 5
Naracoorte Model Aero Club Presents their 2016 Fun Fly 12 th + 13 th 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: naracoorte.model.aero.club@outlook.com Alternatively:- Matthew Dunstan Matthew Hoskings President Secretary Ph: 0419 852 413 Ph: 0428 841 467 FLYING FIELD We are now on Facebook: Naracoorte Modellers 6
SCALE AIRCRAFT SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONDUCTING THE DE HAVILLAND DAY AT CONSTELLATION MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 rd 2016 FROM 0930Hrs THIS YEAR IS THE 70 th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHIPMUNK SO DUST OFF THAT MODEL & BRING IT ALONG ALL CIVIL, MILITARY & RACING AIRCRAFT WELCOME 7
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 8
The Australian F5J Trophy Establishing a perpeptual F5J trophy in Australia. First event to be held at the NAAS field near Canberra Presented by the AEFA in conjunction with the NAAS Club Two days of flying 29-30 October 2016 Two classes - Open F5J and Limited F5J Dave s Toys for Big Boys Open F5J Trophy Model Flight Limited F5J Trophy First prize: Hyperion Duo Charger www.hyperionaustralia.com.au First prize: Spektrum DX8 Radio Set www.modelflight.com.au Other Sponsors: Monaro Hobbies Christian Traders flyelectric.com Albury RC Models XC-RC, Melbourne Sky Soaring Robots Stan Rucinski Alan Mayhew AEFA www.coltaylormodels.com.au www.christiantraders.com.au www.flyelectric.com www.alburyrcmodels.com.au www.xc-rc.com.au www.skyrob.com www.naas.org.au http://varms.org.au www.aefanet.com Product types distributed to Participants: Electric Motors Fibreglass cloth LiPo Batteries Aliphatic Resin Battery Checkers Super glue Glider kits Epoxy Resin Servos Folding prop blades Servo leads Servo cable Spinners Speed Controllers Pre-registration required - Entries close 22 October - see the AEFA web site for a registration form: www.aefanet.com Prizes for placegetters - and a give-away of products by draw from the hat for all competitors - $50 entry fee Complimentary tour of Australian War Memorial storage facility for attendees Friday 28 - details on web site & in EGFA magazine 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. 9
MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MASA INC Held on 5 th 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 15 th. 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 10
CORRESPONDANCE OUT Email 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 12 th 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 4 th 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. 11
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 Hrs Next 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 and Model Flight are pleased to announce that Indoor Flying is coming back to ETSA Park now the netball season is over. $10 to fly, free to spectate Thursday 15 th September 7:00 9:00 Thursday 20 th October 7:00 9:00 Thursday 17 th November 7:00 9:00 Thursday 15 th December 7:00 9:00 12
MASA EVENTS CALENDAR 2016 DATE EVENT VENUE HOST OCTOBER 13 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF 66 16 TH MAAA Old NATIONALS Timer Duration NSW & 38 Antique ASSOCIATIONS Team Constellation Trials for 2014 Events SAOTA 16 Slope F3F TBA SSL The 20 66 th Nationals Indoor to be ETSA held Park in NSW during 7:00-9:00pm the 2012/13 Proposed ETSA F2 Park Events for Team Trials. SSL period 23 will be a DeHavilland split event. Scale Day Constellation SASOSA 23 MAAA RFDS Model Flying Day Club Fields Club Control 23 Line events Radian were RFDS held Come in Albury and from Try 28 Day December at Noarlunga Dec 2013/Jan NMAS 2014 SSL 2012 30 to 3 January Scale 2013. Fun Fly Noarlunga SASOSA South Australia State Championships 30 2m and Open RES Milang SSL Free 30 Flight events Jet Fun were Fly held Day at Narrandera from 3-8 January F2A, F2B, Constellation F2C Adelaide Cup weekend 2013 CMFC 2013. NOVEMBER Results for these events are available on the MAAA website at www.maaa.asn.au Monarto/Callington TBC 4 Holdfast AUCTION at Cosgrove Hall 6:30pm York Street, Clovelly Park HMAC 5 Indoor At Cornerstone College Western Mt Australia Barker State Championships SMAC Radio Control events are to be run by the R/C Special Interest 6 Point Ten Pylon / WW1 and WW2 Combat Holdfast HMAC groups who will coordinate their own individual events at F2B: May 6 Scale Glider Aerotow Milang SSL various locations throughout the year. 10 Indoor At Paradise Primary School F2C: May/June Paradise SAIF 12 13 Naracoorte Fun Fly Naracoorte NMAC F2D: Sept/Oct. Exact dates to be advised. 13 2m and Open F5J Milang SSL 13 Pylon Whiteman Constellation Park. SAMPRA 17 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL 20 Tas Glider State Champs Victoria Tasmania State Championships. 20 Radian F2A, F2B, Vic Park F2C, F2D. SSL 27 Military & 2013 Civil Scale Day Noarlunga NMAS DECEMBER Venues to be advised. Easter weekend 2013 EVENT 3 Indoor Awarded At Cornerstone College Mt Barker SMAC Queensland State Championship 4 Modelflight Midway Cup F3J Thermal Glider Horsham SSL 4 Old France Timer Glider Dates: & 3 Burford 10 August Diesel F2B and Constellation F2D this stage. SAOTA 8 Indoor At Paradise Primary School Paradise SAIF F3A South Africa Dates: 15 25 August 10 CMFC Xmas Party, AGM, Presentations Venues Constellation and dates are still to be decided. SAMPRA 13 Theo Inkenharg Fun Fly and Dinner Vic Park SSL F3B Germany Dates: 1 11 August New South Wales State Championships 15 Indoor ETSA Park 7:00-9:00pm ETSA Park SSL F1 A,B & C National and International Events 67 th National Championships to be hosted by VMAA. F3C/N Poland Dates: 19 28 July F2B and F2D June long weekend. Whalan Reserve F3D Netherlands Dates: 22 29 July F2A and F2C. October long weekend. Twin Cities, F3K Denmark Dates: 22 28 July The views expressed in this Newsletter are those of the writer of the article and not those of the Newsletter or MASA Inc. 2014 F3J Closing (Glider) date World for each Championships Newsletter is the Monday prior to the MASA meeting. (First Wednesday each month) Executive and Office Bearers Public Officer Paul Kumela President League of Silent Neil Flight Tank will Ph. be 8325 conducting 3056 the selection trials for Auditor the Australian F3J team Richard to compete Homesat the 2014 World Championships. email: president@masa.org.au It is intended to run the trials in conjunction Newsletter with Editor this year s annual Bob McEwin Jerilderie Ph. Gliding 0499 018 288 Secretary tournament. This Paul tournament Kumela Ph. will 0490 be 371 held 869 over the June 8 th to 10 th email: newslettereditor@masa.org.au 2013 Queen s Birthday long weekend. 12 Saphire Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162 Registrar Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: secretary@masa.org.au Senior Flying Instructor Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 2014 F5D (Electric Pylon) World Championships Treasurer Garry Oakley Ph. 0417 814 373 email: cfi@masa.org.au email: treasurer@masa.org.au Vice Location President will be John Maryborough Modistach Ph. MAC, 8536 Maryborough, 0174 Queensland ANNUAL on the FEES: 5 th, 6 th 2016, 7 th - October 2017 2013. email: vicepresident@masa.org.au Senior $88.00 Pensioner $88.00 Junior $44.00 Reductions apply after 1st Jan. FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY Format is a single event over the 3 day long weekend, minimum 9 rounds. Other racing classes will be flown on the Category weekend Chairpersons as well, to give time between rounds of the F5D competition. Club Affiliation Fee $10.00 for all Clubs Control Line Peter Anglberger Ph. 0448 433 282 Please note:- Member clubs of MASA Slanic must Hall affiliate through the MAAA email: peteranglberger@hotmail.com Entry is open to all registered MAAA members as well as open CATEGORY to affiliated MEETINGS international competitors. Radio Control Bill Kent Ph. 0414 883 429 email: wmkent48@gmail.com Control Line Second Tuesday monthly at 8.00pm Website www.masa.org.au Seven Stars Saloon, Angas St, ADELAIDE Model Aeronautical web master: Association webadmin@masa.org.au of Australia Radio Control Nil Page 3 13
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