*** VALLEY FLIER *** NEWSLETTER OF THE LATROBE VALLEY MODEL AERO CLUB ( INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA. REGISTRATION NUMBER A1822 ) P.O. BOX 311, MORWELL. 3840 PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER & EDITOR MICK GUNN ERIC SPRATT WAYNE LEWIS 410 MIZPAH SETTLEMENT RD 10 NOTTINGHAM CRT 39 KURT ST, BULN BULN EAST 3820 DROUIN. 3818 MORWELL. 3840. PH 03 5626 6329 PH 03 5134 3189 Mob 0439 537 901 Mob 0434 510 688 Mob 0422 627 169 [email protected]m [email protected][email protected]Our Club Email address is [email protected]Have you checked out our WEBSITE at www.lvmac.org.au or our Photo Gallery at http://photos.lvmac.org.au VMAA Website is at www.vmaa.com.au MAAA website is at www.maaa.asn.au NOVEMBER 2017 COMING EVENTS : WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 Monthly Meeting at LV Airport after a Twi-Fly at Lake Narracan – 8.00pm start. If the weather is not suitable for a Twi-Fly the meeting will be at the LV Airport at 8.00pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 Indoor flying at Grey St School in Traralgon 2-5pm SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5 Club Flyday at LAKE NARRACAN & Combat Classic round 2 at 1.00pm SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 KNAP Event at Sale & General flying at all sites SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 Indoor flying at Grey St School in Traralgon 2-5pm SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 Club Flyday at BlueRock Lake from 9.00am floatplanes if you want SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 General flying at all sites & Combat Classic round 2 backup day SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 Indoor flying at Grey St School in Traralgon 2-5pm SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 Club Christmas Flyday with Christmas dinner at Yallourn North Hall at 1.00pm WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6 Monthly Meeting at LV Airport after a Twi-Fly at Lake Narracan – 8.00pm start. If the weather is not suitable for a Twi-Fly the meeting will be at the LV Airport at 8.00pm SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 Club Flyday at LAKE NARRACAN SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 Indoor flying at Grey St School in Traralgon 2-5pm SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 General flying at all sites. SUNDAY DECEMBER 24 General flying at all sites. MONDAY DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY SUNDAY DECEMBER 31 General flying at all sites. ******************* MEMBERSHIP & FEES: Membership for the 2017-2018 year is well underway. As of today we have 63 financial members so there are still a few stragglers. Fees were due before the end of June so if you haven’t paid you mustn’t be flying at club sites until you have paid.
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*** VALLEY FLIER *** NEWSLETTER OF THE LATROBE VALLEY MODEL AERO CLUB
( INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA. REGISTRATION NUMBER A1822 )
P.O. BOX 311, MORWELL. 3840
PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER & EDITOR
MICK GUNN ERIC SPRATT WAYNE LEWIS
410 MIZPAH SETTLEMENT RD 10 NOTTINGHAM CRT 39 KURT ST,
I managed to fit the 2 x indoor meets and the RFD day in this month, it was good to see the RFD day well attended despite the persistent on again off again showers. We also got a nasty reminder of what our li-Po batteries and chargers can do when it all goes wrong with Lindsay unluckily losing a substantial amount of gear to a Li-Po battery failure, hope you can replace your lost gear soon Lindsay. It could have been a lot worse with lots more models a car and boat that could have been lost as well so take care charging batteries and do not leave them unattended. The Auction was a bit like trying to pull a tooth without an anaesthetic though the club still did well making $500 for the night so thanks to those that let more than moths out of their wallets.
Cheers Mick
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Club Christmas Day
The club Christmas day will be on Sunday 3rd
December at 1.00pm at the Yallourn North Hall. There is an event on there in the morning and that is why there is a 1.00pm sit down. Cost will be $15.00 for the 3 course lunch and Chris would like numbers and money by the November Flyday where possible.
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Apologies from Ash who was a little off colour – Graeme missed his afternoon coffee!!
Mal had a new bright Ferrari red quad with brushless motors MJX Bug – very sleek but yet to fly. Did fly his usual MJX’s
Jason flew the Super Cub and his OD Depron model Stubby
Gary had the Spacewalker, Sopwith and his Canards. He also had a friend Charley Nicholson who had an extraordinary X-wing drone that hovered and flew like a Star Wars fighter! Bob set some jumps up around the hall for his Buggy and had a heap of fun he also flew a JRC Drone
Geoff flew his OD Depron models and the extended wing Micro Stick – he crams a lot of flying into a session!!
Graeme had the Serene E, Micro Stick and the Sky Bug. He had his first flight with the Ezee Flyer and it just handled perfectly – will probably see more of them
Fred was back from globetrotting to pick up his supply of Depron from Geoff. Flew his Bug, Spacewalker and had lots of fun with his canards that Gary had trimmed while away.
Mick was accompanied by daughter Ashleigh (former member) and her son Riley and his normal Air Force – Mustang, Corsair, and Trojan as well as the Micro Stick and 3D models giving him lots of flying. Great not having to worry about weather conditions
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Above - Some of the regular Indoor Flyers
Above – Jasons Quick build
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Monthly Meeting October 2017 Date: - 4 October 2017
Meeting Started at: - 20:10hrs
Attendance: - 24 members. They were: - Wayne Lewis, Eric Spratt, Geoff Bruerton, Graeme Blackman, Bill
Webb, Mick Gunn, Brian Adams, Chris Davenport, Ian Partleton, Jason Yendall, Doug Jowett,
Barry Medd, Alan Law, Greg Billing, Peter Olver, Godwin Bugeja, Greg Mitchell, Fred Baxter,
Glen Neal, Rex Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Neil Macfarlane, Don Grant & Clint Wilson
Apologies: - Ash Bence, Wayne Lowe, Ian Place, Bill Reid, Ivan Walker & Gary Mauger
Visitors: - Dale Stevenson
New Members: - Nil
Confirm Last Months Minutes: - Paul Mitchell
Business Arising from the Previous Meeting:-
Relocating the BBQ to Bluerock – The BBQ has been pulled out of the ground and is waiting to be
taken to Bluerock.
RFDS Day - The event will be on 22 October 2017. We will do the same as last year with the badge
and Sausage Sizzle lunch included in the $10.00 fee. Badges are $5.00 if you don’t want lunch or you
want more badges.
Flight Proficiency: - Nil –
Secretary's Report: Correspondence Incoming –
An email from VMAA Mr Norm Thompson setting out the requirements for Heavy Model's permits and
the requirement for pilots to have the model's registration with them for examination on request. Pilots
must be listed on the permit and the plane cannot be flown unless it is in the process of being certified.
Permits are valid for 3 years and must be renewed. Heavy models are those weighing more than 7kg.
An email from VMAA advising the VMAA News September 2017 is available
Correspondence Outgoing –
An email to VMAA requesting clarification regarding heavy model weight and requirements WRT
permits.
The Valley Flyer for October 2017.
Business Arising From the Correspondence: – Nil
Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer tabled the monthly report
LIPO WARNING - Lindsay had a Lipo start a fire in his shed and he lost 2 new Models, a new radio, a
charger, 2 new Lipo batteries and his charging table as well as damaging another 2 models. When you hear
something go BANG in your shed it pays to check it out ! His boat and fuel tank were not that far away !
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INDOOR REPORT 21st October 2017 Apologies from Gary, Mal and Bob (Scroll sawing) Ash added to his Vapor collection buying an Ex Barry Nugent model through Mike (in Spektrum as Vapor No 3!), Ash made Graeme’s day with coffee and Lattice biscuit! Jason had his Stumpy. He also flew the Super Cub and a small quad that Chloe was flying with Jason’s help! She knows what the sticks do. He also obtained a 4 Site (ex Barry Nugent) and spent some time coming to terms with it. Fred had some good flights with his Canards but had problems with the bricks in his Sky Bugs not binding. He also flew the Spacewalker Graeme had the Serene E, Ezee Flyer and Micro Stick flying – son James had several good flights with the Micro Stick and Ash’s Vapor No 3 Mick had 3D models and the 4Site and Trojan (re built nose) and flew a Minium Cessna (Ex Barry’s) We had a welcome visit from Tim Dawson and his wife who came for a look and chat.
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Above – Nicely shaped piece of Depron Below – A serious discussion ? Ash, Graeme & Jason
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Australian Model Flying Day 2017 (Sunday 22nd
October)
It was a miserable day weatherwise, but several members did make the effort to attend on this day.
Morning drizzle on and off and a Westerly wind gusting to 17kts made it unpleasant flying but those that were
there made the best of it and there was still a lot of flying done.
Ian Place flew his Maracardis with OS108 engine and all went well.
Dave Lewis flew his MXS-R with 55cc DLE engine and 2 Gunnfighters. One of the gunnies spat the hatch on 2
flights and the hatch was retrieved on both occasions. Dave also helped Lindsay with his ExtraCT and a Gunny.
Lindsay Lamont flew his ExtraCT with 20cc DLE engine and his Magnum 15 powered Gunnfighter which has
a warped wing and wants to go right all the time.
Roy White flew his OS55AX powered Challenger.
Rex Mitchell flew his OS46AX powered PC-9, his OS81Alpha powered Mustang, his OS55AX powered
Sopwith Pup and his Super Scorpion EDF Jet.
Paul Mitchell flew his Funfly Model with OS46AX engine and his Christian Eagle and unfortunately, when
Doug crashed into the pilots fence in front of Paul, Paul was distracted for a couple of seconds and the
Christion Eagle crashed.
Brian Adams flew his electric G46 powered Boomerang and his electric SPAD Gunnfighter
Wayne Lewis flew his Stick 1500 with OS46FX engine and assisted Billy with a test flight and a Buddy Box
flight on his Bixler 1. Wayne also did the Sausage Sizzle in the Kitchen.
Geoff Bruerton foamy Eagle, the Hurricane, the SE4 Biplane, the Pawnee, a Karawarra 2 Glider which he
gave to a new Junior member and the Lancaster stayed in the car on this occasion
Jay Wynjes flew his Dusty electric Crop Duster
Doug Jowett flew his electric Spitfire and did well in the conditions but unfortunately the Spittie crashed into
the Pilots fence when landing. Not much damage but it scared the crap out of a few people and caused Paul to
crash his Christian Eagle. Doug also assisted Wayne in the Kitchen.
Ian Partleton flew his electric Trainer that has been repaired after the nosewheel pulled out the firewall on its
last flight. Ian also flew a Magnum 46 powered Trainer but the muffler back half came off on its first flight and
wasn’t found.
Jason Yendall flew an old Hustler type 46AX powered Trainer of his Dads and it went well until one Aileron
pulled out in flight. The model was landed without damage and when Jason gave the other Aileron a gentle
pull, it came out also. Jason also flew his 360 size 3D Heli and his ExtraFX foamy pylon model .
Graeme Blackman had his small Old Timer models and did have one flight in the damp and gusty conditions.
Mick Gunn flew his China Clipper pylon racer with ASP46 engine and had it screaming around the field.
Billy a prospective Junior member and his dad Mark were there and Wayne testflew Billy’s Bixler 1 and then
did a Buddy Box flight with Billy. He did well for his first time on the sticks.
Thanks to Wayne and Doug for doing the Sausage Sizzle.
Thanks to everyone that supported the event by buying a badge and/or having lunch. I am
sure the Royal Flying Doctor Service is appreciative of our effort in assisting them to raise
money.
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Above – Dave Lewis has built 2 new GunnFighters for our Combat Events
Above – Rex Mitchell’s Sopwith Pup
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Above – Paul Mitchell’s Christian Eagle – at least the Lady Pilot survived !
Above - Ivan has had a bad month and unfortunately his G46 electric powered Calmato High Wing Model took
a dip in the Lake recently. By the time we got to it in the boat there was only the tail sticking out of the water.
( I missed that photo opportunity ) Luckily the motor and battery were still attached so that was a bonus. The
wing was floating 30 metres away and full of water but it will all dry out and fly again I’m sure.
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Sausage Sizzle Roster…… It was decided at the last meeting that we should have a Sausage
Sizzle Roster for our Club Flydays. Following is the first roster so have a look and if the dates don’t suit
you please contact Wayne ASAP. You will get a reminder in the preceding newsletter and an email
reminder on the Friday before. If you can’t make it it’s up to you to find a replacement to swap with.
5th November'17 Glen Neal Steve Odlum 10th December'17 Jay Damon Davenport 7th January'18 Alan Law Brian Adams 11th February'18 Ivan Walker Eric Spratt
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Left - Ian Partleton kind of wrecked his
new electric trainer on a windy morning
but he had it flying and looking like new
a week later so the pic looks worse than
the damage really was.
I hear on the grapevine that Barry Medd
had to get the boat out to retrieve a
model that was in a tree hanging out over
the Lake. Just remember when using the
boat to wear the PFD’s.
The mower has had a workout this month
and unfortunately the battery has died.
After 3 days on a charger it would not
recover so a new battery has been
purchased for $99.00.
With the rain and sun of late you can just
about watch the grass growing !
Now that the Hovercraft Club has
vacated we will have to start mowing
some of that area off the West end of the
strip because that’s where people do land
occasionally.
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Club Stickers & stuff……
Eric has taken delivery if some large club stickers that go on the inside of glass windows and they are for
sale at $2.00ea. He also has the new Club Cloth Badges for Sale, at $8.00 each, Metal Badges for $5.00
each and White Stickers for .50 cents each.
Wayne has a new supply of Club Caps @ $15.00 , Metal Badges @ $5.00 & small Stickers @ .50c ea &
VMAA metal badges at $5.00ea ******************
Tinnie for Bluerock It was decided at our last meeting that we should have a tinnie for Bluerock so we can
retrieve models from the Lake so Lindsay and others have been looking and we may have one
this weekend. Lindsay and Wayne will be looking at one for $800 on Saturday Morning. It has
a 2hp motor included and is on a trailer and will fit in the Bluerock Container.
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Agenda for the November 2017 Monthly Meeting
APOLOGIES –
NEW MEMBERS -
MEMBERS – as per the book
VISITORS -
CONFIRM LAST MONTHS MINUTES – As per the newsletter
BUSINESS ARISING FROM LAST MONTHS MINUTES
1 Relocating the BBQ 2 Christmas Lunch
3 Tinnie for Bluerock
REPORTS
Secretaries – Correspondence in & out –
Business arising from Correspondence –
Treasurer – As supplied
Safety – Lipo charging & landing procedure
Flight Proficiency –
LN Committee – Meeting was held - Delays with Sewerage/cost
Relocation update –
GENERAL BUSINESS
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3 Other
BENT WHEEL AWARD – IPar, IW, PM, others
BOMB AWARD –
SHOW & TELL –
CONFIRM PROGRAM - November & December‘17– As per the yearly program –
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Thanks to Mick Gunn for the Indoor Pics this month as Ash has been out of action but is on the mend now !
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Wayne’s Mustang went off the air and crashed but has since been repaired. You can do that easier with foam models !
Above – Greg Billings new baby – looks mean !
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Special Event Dates to remember for the next 2 months ……
Sunday 5th
November - Combat Classic round 2 at 1.00pm
KeroNitroAmpsPetrol Day – Sunday 12th
November at Sale
Sunday November 19
th - Club Flyday at BlueRock Lake from 9.00am.
Christmas Lunch – Sunday 3rd
December 1.00pm at the
Yallourn North Hall
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Check out the VMAA & MAAA websites for more info on other club events.
Many Thanks to those who have contributed to the newsletter with articles, Pictures and information.
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omissions or any damage or offence that may be caused as a consequence.
Mick Gunn sent me some pics from the Avalon Airshow …………………
I know its a while since the Avalon air-show but here is a quick report and some pictures for the newsletter. I went to the Avalon air-show with my daughter Ashleigh and my grandson Riley for the Friday night show we had a huge battle with traffic to get there and arrived just after the show started, we then battled through the crowds to find a position to sit and watch the show. It was all worth it though as we all had a great evening. Riley loves the planes, I was a bit concerned with how he would handle the noise from the jets and fireworks I need not have worried though as he couldn’t keep his eyes of the whole show.
Ashleigh & Riley AT6 Harvard Aerobatic Team at Sunset
C 130 Hercules Meteor, Mustang & Spitfire
F35 – Australia’s latest buy ! AT6 Harvard Aerobatic Team