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Aspectivity, October 2012 1

4th

November - Deadline for next edition

Tim Morland’s Foka over Camperdown Philip Eagles photo

Issue 459

October 2012

Friday 12th October

Buy, Swap & Sell

Next club meeting

Friday 12th October

GWPS

This Sunday

October 14th

State Slope Championships Mt Hollowback


The next General Meeting will be the last one at the Primary School Hi there. First thing this month is to warn members that we have a petty thief amongst us. I have been told a switch harness, a lipo battery pack and a transmitter have gone missing from the shed over the last month. This disappoints me greatly, as we operate on a great deal of trust in the club, and to think a member is not trustworthy undermines what the club is about. We have a “Free Table”, this stuff was not on the free table, and there for not up for grabs. There is a suspect, and if the stuff is returned to the shed, no more will be said. We have done the Bunnings BBQ, and made some money for the club, and had a bit of fun doing it. We owe those that helped on the day a big thank you, as you will see, the club will need to spend some money soon on the driveway, and its nice for it not to have to come out of members pockets…. Thanks Guys We still have not got the water connected, I reckon we have the worlds most unreliable plumber on the job , Max must have had 5 or 6 appointments with him, and has been stood up each time. Max is working on it, he has a bit of “Fox Terries” in him, so I’m sure we will have town water soon. Which brings me to the road in…. it’s a disaster, the surface has become soft, possibly with water getting under it as a result of the trenches for the power and water. Graham Sullivan is probably going to come to the rescue, having access to a tractor that can dig, shovel, and in Grahams hands, remove some soggy soil, and replace it with some other topping that will become hard and stabilize the ground, allowing some more roadbase to be added. We will be required to buy the topping and having it there when Graham requires it. At this stage, we have no idea of cost, but you can be assured we will be spending only what is required. We will also finish the drainage pit, and that should keep the area around the gates and pits a lot drier during heavy rain. I think we will require some man power when this happens, so expect a e-mail to advise of the date. Working with Wood Show. We have an opportunity to build an electric glider at this show, all we need is 2 or 3 members to glue sticks together as a demo. It’s a proper kit from a few years ago, so will be an easy build, we just need bods. The weekend is October 19 and 20. THE OCTOBER MEETING…. The last one at GWPS, and also BUY, SELL and SWAP…. You know, bring your old stuff along, and take someone elses old stuff home ! Our November and December meetings will be twilight meetings at the field, and will feature more Foamy Fun with Radians and the like. And don’t forget. Aerotow now the second Sat each month, and the Aerobatic Champs at Hollowback this Sunday (14th) Cheers Col

The President Colin Collyer


Minutes of the VARMS Club Inc general meeting held on the 14th September 2012 at the GWPS hall High Street Road Glen Waverley. Apologies: G Salisbury, R Stevenson, G. Moore, D. Weller and W Eunson Visitors: Nil New Members: Leyton Sullivan. Secretaries Report: Correspondence in - Nil Correspondence out – Nil Treasurers Report: Current trading balance of $15970 up slightly from this time last year Contest and Events: Bruce Clapperton advised that at next meeting there would be a Swap and Auction night so members to bring along items to participate Slope soaring day scheduled for the 16th Sept in doubt because of wind conditions but to contact him on mobile prior for final decision. Check club website for other events coming up in October Tim Morland spoke briefly of the last aero tow day about the weather conditions and the array of scale models. Colin C advised that Aero towing events were to be moved to the 2cd Saturday in the months due to up coming commitments Garry Mac gave a rundown on the Cobram long weekend in November that had been arranged and he indicated a set fee per member for the weekend would be required by that club for those intending to participate. General discussion followed with various anecdotes from previous times there. Vice Presidents Report: Max drew attention to the Bunnings Day scheduled for October at their Vermont South store calling for volunteers for a roster to man the stall. Monies raised from the day would go to field improvements, etc. Presidents Report: Colin advised that the power was now connected and took the opportunity to thank Max McCullock for the sign writing on the fridge. He also went on to say that the stock in the fridge was for members use and hoped that if everyone did the right thing that the club could return a small profit from items sold. He also took the opportunity to thank Anthony for his work in getting the charging station up and running. Continuing on he thanked Ray Douma for the new tables that he had supplied free to the club and called for a volunteer to paint the steel work Barry de Kyper said he would be available to do that Job. Thank you Barry Unfortunately the plumber connecting the water supply had been given the wrong connection point, leading to some misunderstanding as to who was responsible for this error Colin apologised to Phil Eagle for any inference that he may have been that person. Roadwork around clubhouse to be commenced when promised supply of road base material becomes available. Club has purchased a grader blade to fit the tractor to utilise in levelling this product. Colin expressed his opinion on some activities in the Sporting precinct (motor cyclists) he stated that these activities were not the members concern and that it was up to Knox council to intervene in these matters

Meeting Minutes Lew Rodman


General business: Ian Slack: Told of intention of flying at Camperdown in the near future and that if any other members were interested in going to contact him re dates, etc Raffle Blue ticket D77 Won by Ian Slack Meeting closed 9.15pn Following the meeting Barry De Kyper demonstrated simple, straightforward ways to do hinging. This was followed by general discussion and further input from several members. Tim Morland showed a large audience of interested members the way to do lettering transfer and also advised on the correct products to use to get a satisfactory outcome. Show and Tell: Seph displayed his nearly completed scale Woodstock, members commented on the great workmanship and general opinion was that if it flies as good as it looks he has built a winner.

Standard Operating Times for VARMS Glider Field:

*Aerotow: First Saturday each month, 12.00 Noon till 5.00 pm Glider means gliders and electric assist

Clubrooms: All days 7.00 am till 11.00 pm

For queries or problems regarding this timetable, please contact Max Haysom or Colin Collyer.

The Keyboard

Your frequency key should have your full name written clearly on it so that you can be easily recognised and contacted in case of a frequency clash. Mobile phone number on the key is a good idea too, in case you have departed and left your key in the board thus stopping someone else using that frequency. Members using 2.4 GHz sets should still insert a standard key in the appropriate section of the keyboard.

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 8am-Noon (power) Power Glider Power Glider Power Power Glider Dawn-Noon (glider)

Noon-5pm (AEST) (power) Noon-5pm (AEDST) (power) Glider Power Glider Power Glider Glider Glider Noon-Dusk (glider)

Please send articles & photos for publication to

[email protected]


For Sale:

Seagull 2 meter electric glider, as new, complete with alloy spinner and Hitec elevator servo. $150 ono Seagull Swift trainer set up as a tail dragger and electric, easy conversion back to glow and tricycle u/c. Excellent condition. $ 85 ono Phoenix Stinson Voyager 56 size new, unflown, set up for electric, but easy conversion to glow. Complete with new JR 539 servo’s and extension leads. $225. Bare airframe $185 Contact Keith Schneider 9812-0310, mob. 0414 294280, e-mail [email protected]

Flying Event Calendar

Name Date/s Location Further Info

Albury Seaplane Weekend at Lake Hume,

12 - 14/10/12 Albury David Balfour on

02 6043 3169

Twilight Fly, BBQ 6.00pm and General Meeting at 8.00pm

12/10/12 VARMS Glider Field VARMS

Scale Aerotow 13/10/12 VARMS Glider Field VARMS

Indoor (8pm – 11pm) 13/10/12 Donvale/Manningham

Sport Complex Martin Lui 0408 406 758

State Slope Aerobatics Championship

14/10/12 Mt Hollowback VARMS

State Slope Aerobatics Championship (backup)

14/10/12 Mt Hollowback VARMS

AEFA Swan Hill Electric Rally 15 – 16/10/12 Swan Hill Bill Hamilton 0407 929 735 [email protected]

Indoor 20/10/12 Bacchus Marsh 0423 717 100

Mallee Rally fun-fly weekend 20 - 21/10/12 Warracknabeal WMAC

Thermal 20 - 21/10/12 Mildura RCGA

VARMS Training (10am) 21/10/12 VARMS Glider Field VARMS

AEFA Show & Tell (8pm) 25/10/12 Uniting Church Hall,

Essex St, Mt Waverley AEFA

F3K Trans Tasman 2/11/12 NZ RCGA

Fun Fly 3 - 4/11/12 Ararat A&DAC

Cobram Scale Aerotow 3 – 6/11/12 Cobram VARMS

Geelong Scale Aerotow 4/11/12 Dog Rocks Rd GMAA


[email protected]

Classifieds


Hi all, and welcome to the embarrassingly small October edition of Aspectivity.

The IT gremlins have struck. I have a USB stick with all my reference materials and Aspectivity ‘stuff’ on it. My day job have installed this wonderful security system for portable devices and I had no choice but to install it so I can do some VARMS related activities during my breaks. I keep all the original articles and photos on this and it has served me well for years. This week my work computer says the stick has the 20 Gb of data on it, but the whizz-bang security system fails to read it. My home PC says the drive contains no files.

All my ready to publish articles are on there…… Can I ask that those who have sent me articles that have not been published please resend?

So I’ll fill this page with some Blanik updates:

Front cockpit

Rear cockpit

That’s all until next time

Editor Glenn Salisbury


[email protected]


Those lucky folks in the grandpa club, packed their white hats and zimmer frames and headed down to Camperdown for a week of sloping fun. Here is the photographic evidence: Let’s start with Colin

Brains trust brewing glider fuel How many can you fly at once?

Camperdown, October 2012 Colin Smith & Philip Eagles

Kilcunda Slope etiquette reminder Please consider that the "farmer " needs access to the North paddock at all times so do not block the entrance to the field with vehicles. And of course keep the gate closed.

Thanks


And now Philip’s


MANOEUVRE K

Square Loop 2.0

Four Point Roll 2.0

Inverted Circle – Rolls in same direction

2.0

Single Outside Loop 2.0

MANOEUVRE K

Reverse Double Immelman 3.0

Three Turn Inverted Spin 3.0

Two Outside Loops 3.0

Top Hat with Rolls 3.0

State Slope Aerobatic Championships 2012 Bruce Clapperton

Date: Sunday 14th of October 2012. (backup date 28th of October if the weather is unsuitable on the 14rd) Venue: Mt Hollowback Time: 10.00am

Bruce Clapperton may be contacted via email [email protected]. Please call Bruce on 0438 644 867 on the day to confirm that the event is going ahead. General rules (a) No optional manoeuvre can be repeated in the next round. (b) In general, the judges will be scoring the overall precision of the manoeuvre. (c) There will a panel of three judges, with one rotating out to fly if required. (d) One round will consist of the five mandatory and one optional manoeuvre. (e) There will be three rounds flown unless wind conditions are unfavourable in which case the Contest Director will decide the number of rounds to be counted. (f) All competitors are to undertake manoeuvres with a minimum delay allowing for conditions to gain height and position. (g) A model change can be made in subsequent rounds to suit lift conditions.

MANDATORY MANOEUVRES

MANOEUVRE K

2 Consecutive Loops 1

Slow Axial or Barrel Roll 1

5 Sec Inverted Straight and Level 1

2 Consecutive Stall Turns, One Right, One Left

1

3 Turn Spin 1

OPTIONAL MANOEUVRES

MANOEUVRE K

Extended Loop 1.5

Figure of Eight 1.5

Top Hat – No Rolls 1.5

Triangular Loop 1.5

MANOEUVRE K

Cuban Eight – Rolls in any direction 2.5

Double Immelman – Rolls in any direction

2.5

Eight Point Roll 2.5

Inverted Figure of Eight 2.5

Three Consecutive Rolls 2.5


COBRAM SCALE AREO-TOW MELB

CUP WEEKEND The Moyria Model Aircraft Club at Cobram has again extended an invitation to all VARMS members to attend the Scale Aero Tow at their field over the Melbourne Cup Weekend.

Dates Saturday 3rd October to Tuesday 6th November

Club Field Corner of Pye Rd & Murray Valley Highway, 6kms from Cobram towards Yarrawonga. Look for the sign on the left-hand side of the road

Entry Fee $30.00 for the 4 days or $15.00 a day for Sat & Sun

Camping Fees $15.00 for the 4 days There are toilets & a shower on site plus the use of their BBQ to cook on. I will be collecting the fees on their behalf

BBQ Lunches The Club will put on a BBQ lunch on Sat & Sun, sausages & hamburgers will be for sale plus cold drinks

Can you please advise Gary Mac if you will be going & require lunches so I may pass onto the club for catering requirements

[email protected]

I will be the VARMS contact for this event Mobile 0407965606

At this stage there looks to be approx 5-6 tugs going Hope to see many members there

Gary Mac


Mowing Roster

Martin Hopper 9873 8256 Oct (early) Robert Kassell 9795 1330 Oct (late) Henri Wohlmuth 9764 1921 Nov (early) Jim Baker 9803 2185 Nov (late) Bruce Robinson 9887 8996 Dec (early) Graeme Hollis 9739 4886 Dec (late) Martin Hopper 9873 8256 Jan (early) Robert Kassell 9795 1330 Jan (late)

Geoff Moore (Heliport) 98022044 Max Koludrovic (Runways & Pits)

Any Problems with the field, ring

Martin Hopper

9873 8256

Training Date

21st October

Training radio Frequencies are now

on 2.4 GHz

VARMS Training is kindly sponsored by:

Hyperion Australia

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All material published in Aspectivity is the copyright of the author of the article.

Opinions expressed in Aspectivity may not represent the view of VARMS Inc. Editor or Printer. VARMS Inc., the Editor and the Printer accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the content.

President Colin Collyer 9561 9097 [email protected] VP & Site Liaison Max Haysom 9801 3899 [email protected] Secretary Roger Stevenson 9830 8293 [email protected] Treasurer Ian Pearson 5996 5019 [email protected] Contest Director Alan Mayhew 9887 7885 [email protected] Editor Glenn Salisbury 9404 2157 [email protected] Ordinary Member Martin Hopper 9873 8256 Registrar Bruce Clapperton 9803 3108 [email protected] Heli Group Rep Geoff Moore 9802 2044 [email protected] Sports Power Rep Ray Douma 0409 356515 [email protected] Webmaster Steve Tester 9724 9728 [email protected]

VARMS Web Site: http://www.varms.org.au – for up to date info on VARMS

Current Members: If you change your address, please notify the Registrar and VMAA,so that we can maintain the correct addressing of this Newsletter.

Potential Members: If you are interested in joining VARMS, or learning more about our activities, please contact the Secretary, or other Committee member.

VARMS (Inc.) was formed in 1968 to get together aero-modelers who were interested in building and flying radio controlled gliders. Members fly at many places, but have a home field on High Street Road, Wantirna South (Melways Map 72, C1), where training classes are free to all and are held on Sunday mornings, generally on a fortnightly basis. Exact dates and times are posted on the filed entrance gate.

VARMS Training is kindly sponsored by Hyperion Australian.

VARMS organizes regular competitions in both Slope and Thermal Soaring, for many kinds of radio controlled gliders, ranging from fun-fly models to competition models and scale replicas.

General Meetings are held on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month (except January) – at the Glen Waverley Primary School Hall, in High Street Road, Glen Waverley (next to McDonalds on the corner of High Street Road and Springvale Road) Meetings start at 8:00 pm and visitors are welcome. Formalities are usually followed by lively discussions on matters of interest to all modelers and a cup of your favourite brew.

Victorian Association of Radio Model Soaring Inc. Organisation No. A0001504U

Affiliated with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI)

The World Air Sports Federation

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