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14th August General Meeting
Meeting starts @ 8pm
4th September - Deadline for next edition
Cover photo:
Gary Mac’s 5 metre 1/3 scale glider had its maiden flight on Saturday 18th July. See story inside this issue Tim Morland photo
Issue 490
August 2015
Wednesday at VARMS Field – The 3 F’s night Fly, food, fix
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Well, winter seems to be well established! Plenty of cold windy days, and quite wet under foot. Still seem to get a bit of flying in. Just this Saturday we had an aero tow, with a goodly bunch of gliders, and the Tim/Antony tug and the Malcman family tug doing a good job. It was calm enough to land any direction (but we didn’t), but also super stable, so there were no thermals about, although some patches did seem better than other! There were a few new models about, the guys from Keilor came across, and the opinion was that it was a nice days flying. Bring on springtime. We had plenty of items at this month’s Committee meeting, mostly on wording in the constitution, spending, return of keys from non-renewing members, strip maintenance, and shed cleaning. But the biggie was when we discussed how we should manage the printed magazines. As it stands now, we print about 50 magazines, and that costs about 60 cents for printing, and another 60 cents for printing (soon to become a dollar). That works out at $75 an issue or $825 a year, so you can see that Lindsay is keen to reduce our costs a bit. Some of the options were.... Charge a levy for those that want a printed copy (probably the fairest system)......or have members pick up from the shed (probably not practical). If you have any solutions please let the committee know. We also had a discussion on the pilot boxes, with Graham Sullivan, Phil Eagles and I to make it happen, probably just after the September general meeting, when we will organise a working bee. We might even have a go at some outside furniture. Max Haysom has had advice from the council that our application for a reverse cycle aircon was successful, now just reams of paperwork to be done, and a wait till mid September to have it fitted. Then we can have warm meetings. DON”T FORGET that Dave Pratley is going to give a rundown on the care and feeding of Lipo batteries at the next meeting (Aug 14th) I think we all might learn something from his session That’s it for me, see you at the meeting Col
The Victorian section of the above Association now meets at the VARMS Clubroom on the 4th Thursday in every month, except December when there is no meeting. Starting time is around 8.00 pm. Supper is provided and friendly discussion follows. Attendance fee $3.00 to cover costs. The meeting takes the form of a “show and tell” with members, and others, bringing along their projects to present to the gathering. Also there may be discussion on technical matters related to electric models. There is normally a lot of experience amongst those present, so it is a good time to sort out any problems. Max Haysom 9801 3899
The President Colin Collyer
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Meeting commenced 20:00 with approximately 30 members in attendance
Apologies: Ian Slack, Nigel Murray, Alan Mayhew, Danny Malcman, Colin Smith, Brian Laughton, Phil Eagles
New Members: Carl Weller, Thomas Rawlins Visitors: Nil
Minutes of May Meeting as printed in Aspectivity be accepted. Moved Dave Pratley, Seconded Keith Schneider
Presidents Report
Safety everyone needs to be alert and aware of the dangers associated with our hobby. In the last couple of weeks there have been 2 injuries from spinning propellers requiring 15 stitches. One of these was an IC motor, the other an electric. Remember always consider an electric model to be live unless you can see the battery is disconnected. Always approach the model from the rear.
3FFF’s nights are a great way to learn & improve your building skills. Projects that are being undertaken include: Albatross glider with electric conversion, Prelude gliders with tow hook and electric conversion, Alan Mayhew designed Prego & Finezza, SAM vintage gliders and more than a dozen Schweizer 1-26 scale gliders.
Competition Report Not much happening – winter hibernation.
Training Last training session all 3 trainers were damaged. Repairs are nearly complete.
Secretary The VARMS annual statement has been submitted to Consumer Affairs Victoria. This is no via an online system. Aero tow scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed until Saturday 18th due to bad weather.
Treasurer
Funds are coming in as annual memberships are being received. At the same time a large portion of those funds are outgoing to the VMAA for member insurance cover. Currently we have 168 members.
Past members who do not renew are required to return the VARMS key.
General Business
Tim Morland advised there has been a slight delay sending out membership badges due to an issue at our supplier.
Tim also explained the content of the updated VARMS joining kit. Numerous documents, including VARMS rules, have been combined and updated into an easy to read document. One of the key rules to be aware of is the field boundaries, and the requirement for all members to sign and return the field boundary acknowledgement form before flying. The procedure for lodging an incident report is to be followed for any landing that occurs outside the approved boundaries.
New members will receive a printed bound copy of the document; current members can download a copy from the membership page of the website.
July 2015 General Meeting Minutes Andrew Allen
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There is a laminated poster on the wall containing a photograph and brief history of each model on display in the clubroom. Thanks to Frank O’Neill for putting this together.
Show & Tell Dave Pratley had a few goodies on show.
Ventus small (indoor/outdoor) scale glider. 2 channel rudder and motor control. $60
Slomo RTF Indoor model. Three channel with full size transmitter $115
Raffle Turnigy 18A Speed controller won by Robert Kassell
Meeting closed 20:50
Flying Event Calendar
Name Date/s Location Further Info
General Meeting (8pm) 14/8/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
VARMS Training (10am) 16/8/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
Open Winch Day 23/8/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
AEFA Show & Tell 27/8/15 VARMS Glider Field aefanet.com/
VARMS Training (10am) 30/8/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
F3K (Hand Launch) #1 30/8/15 Longwood rcga.org.au
Open Winch Day 6/9/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
GMAA Scale Aerotow 6/9/15 Dog Rocks (Geelong) rcga.org.au
General Meeting (8pm) 11/9/15 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au
ALERT! VARMS members are alerted to the presence of a model eating car. This exclusive image was captured in the VARMS Field car park by Gary Mac as it was about to devour another innocent victim
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Wanted:
Dynaflite Talon; kit or plans.
Contact Kirk Lang at [email protected] For Sale:
Spektrum DX8 Tx, 2.4 GHz, 8 Ch. Mode 1, DSMX, in Superb Condition. Completely up to date with all Firmware/Software. Included with Tx is a Spektrum AR 7010, DSMX, 7 Ch. Receiver (new), the standard NMh 2000 mah battery, charging power supply, SD memory card and full Manuals (plus original packaging). $250.00 Turnigy TGY-i6, 6 channel 2.4 GHz, Mode 1, Set, with telemetry capability. Includes 2 x 6 channel and 1 x 10 channel Receiver/s, 4 NMh AA cells & charging adaptor. Both Turnigy and Fly Sky manuals. A beautiful compact set. The lot absolutely as new/new. $50.00 Multiplex Cockpit SX, Mode 1, 7 channel Tx, 2.4 GHz, Mode 1, 12 model memories, internal conversion to run Spektrum DSM2/DSMX or compatible receivers, new battery & charge lead, full manuals and info. Tx has a great feel. Spektrum AR 500 5Ch. Rx incl. $50.00 Multiplex Cockpit SX, Mode 1, 7 channel Tx, 2.4 GHz, 12 model memories, internal conversion to operate “Fly Dream” receivers. New battery and charge lead, Local Backup avail, includes 6 matching receivers (2 x 4, 2 x 6, 2 x 8 channel) some have never been used. Lots of info on Fly Dream, full Multiplex manual. As per above, Tx has a great feel. $70.00 JR XP662 Transmitter, Mode 1, 6 channel 2.4 GHz, 6 model memories, internal conversion to operate Spektrum DSM2/DSMX, or compatible receivers, near new high capacity LiPo battery and charge adaptor. Note! The battery MUST be removed to charge, manuals for Tx and conversion. (This price is close to cost of the battery) $40.00 Spektrum 2.4 GHz receivers: AR8000, 8 channel DSMX (All AR8000 Rx’s are DSMX with right remote), have only ever been used in gliders. 2 available @ $70.00 each, or 2 for $130.00 Battery Chargers: 2 x Turnigy Accucell 6, (50w) Charge almost everything up to 6s LiPo, flexible inlet leads, battery clips, output leads to match most batteries, Near new. Printed manual. $25.00 each Turnigy Smart 6, 80w 7A Balance Charger with Graph Screen, all leads, manual. New! $25.00 Max Haysom 9801 3899/0414 679 620 (above list as at August 8) Limited run of Libelle Short kits
Craig Brister a fellow modeler from the Keilor club is making a small quantity of short form kits of the Libelle sail plane in ¼ scale, (3.75 meter wingspan) Craig is offering the short form kit to our members, the final
cost is not determined yet, but is expected to be in the vicinity of $AU500.00. Short kit contents include epoxy glass fuselage, foam cores for wing and tail surfaces, canopy, wing spar spruce & build instructions. Craig would like to know promptly if anyone would be interested. Please contact Craig directly on 0452 612642 or email [email protected]
Classifieds
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Steps in building the fuselage of the FINEZZA from the laser cut kit:
Using the plans, mark the location of the formers on the inner surface of the sides and the line of the pushrods. Prepare all the components to be glued.
The servos are mounted on the sides of the fuselage. Attach the servo blocks as shown. Wrap the servo in freezer bag ready to be glued. Prepare F1 holes to suit the motor you have chosen. Carefully offset the holes to locate the motor wires to the side of the 5x5 stringers.
Glue all items using PVA. The laminated hatch, 8mm pine cross pieces, fin base and elevator mount can also be glued at this stage.
Building the Finezza 2.8 metre polyhedral glider Alan Mayhew
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Clamp the sides back to back and finish the stringers flush to the ply edges and square to each other.
To assemble the unit, locate the 2 pine jig pieces and tail boom. Attach to the bench as shown. Now slide the formers onto the tube to begin the gluing process.
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To begin, glue F2 and F3 to one side and hold in place lightly with masking tape. Next, glue the other side to these formers and clamp. 100mm plastic clamps are good for this. Lastly glue and clamp F1 and F4.
Note how the carbon tube projects forwards to help straight alignment.
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Upper and lower ply pieces as well as hatch balsa can be glued together.The rear ply and balsa are left until later.
Final shaping gets you ready for the tail boom, elevator and rudder. See next issue.
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I know that my flying experience is very limited but I love the Radian. I’ve seen far better pilot do a lot more than l. l am back on my first Radian again having lost the second and newer one somewhere North West of the flying field. There must be a South Vermont Bermuda triangle in there somewhere. Anyway, the reason for this article is to explain the modifications that I’ve made to my flying bath tub. Wings
Added 10mm by 1mm carbon strips all the way from the fuselage to wing tips.
Covered with 18 grams per square meter fiberglass cloth which has made them stiff, not bendy
Where they join l’ve put a 3mm rod along the leading edge, about 150mm long, the ends show through and they meet up against a shaped piece of thin ply epoxied in the fuse, this takes out the sloppy fit as they can’t keep squashing the fuse inside under the wing saddle
l have put rare earth magnets on each wing, 3 behind the spar and 4 in front, so that’s 7 to each wing.
l have put a 3mm carbon rod through the wing saddle about 240mm long and two short pieces going from the top of the saddle to the bottom of the fuse at about 30 degrees going forwards about 110mm long.
Fuselage
l have taken the nose cone off and epoxied thin ply where the very small screws attach the nose cone to the front using thin longer screws, to make up for the thickness of the foam l made up 6mm ply sandwiches and epoxied to the strips of ply, where the plasticky things are, the 2 side pieces are 100mm and the bottom 120mm. These need to be set in a bit to give the motor clearance
l have countersunk the plastic cone to allow a smooth surface not to catch the prop.
From the back of the fuse to about half way along l have used 10mm by 1mm carbon strips on both sides 500mm long, this has taken out the floppy tail that was there.
Completely fibreglassed, l used a water based polyurethane to fix the fiberglass in place
the rear control snakes at the back of the fuse that are held in place with staples has been replaced with thin polypropylene thread l have then epoxied around the thread and snakes
the plastic vent is also covered 80% with the fiberglass as l didn’t think that much air could get through, so to fix the air circulation l enlarged the holes at the front a bit and epoxied 3 extra magnets on the rear canopy magnet .
Tail
The vertical tail stab l put 3mm by 1mm from top to bottom about 200mm long, edge ways and epoxied in place
Rudder
Replaced the rudder hinges with pinned type hinges, it was only originally reinforced with cello tape.
Covered both sides with the 18g fiberglass,
I have moved the rudder horn closer to the closer to the rudder Elevator
reinforced the elevator fixing point with VERY thin aluminium, cut from coke can, then epoxied in place, to get clearance l had to trim the rudder to suit,
l can hear you saying, must be bloody heavy then. The supposed flying weight of the Radian is 830 grams, with a 1500 mah, 3 cell battery my flying weight is 1040 grams. The other thing l can hear is “What the hell for? It’s only a Radian”. Well it’s because l can.
Radian modifications Mark Irwing
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If you are new to VARMS and you have not hit the trees at the south end of the airfield yet, then it is probably only a matter of time.
A few years ago, the day was a warm one with a mild north breeze and a few puffy white clouds in an otherwise expansive blue sky. I was still getting used to a Cessna 182 and that day's flight plan was to practice landing with the undercarriage intact and to end the day without having to fix anything. A noble plan.
After a few circuits, I lined up the airfield from the south and came in over the trees. When my judgement told me it was in front of the trees I pointed the nose down and the plane dropped below the top of the trees. My judgement lied. The plane flew into a high branch and landed in the long grass below the tree. The big lesson was to not rely on judging which of two objects is in front at long distances. Keep them separated in your line of view until the plane is so close you are certain it is the one that is in front.
However, now there is another way. Enter, the talented Taranis radio.
With a FRSky GPS module in the plane and a bit of programming in the radio, my Taranis can now tell me when it has passed over the trees and is north of the line of trees. While I was doing this, I also added a warning when the plane is within 20m of the northern border and another one when, I mean if, the plane goes north of the northern border. I added a fourth warning which told me (they are actually audio files of my voice) when the plane is east of the airfield's east boundary.
All the details are on my website here.
http://www.rcadev.info/OpenTX%2057%20Application%20Note%2028.htm
Let me know if you want a hand to implement these features in you Taranis. I will be pleased to help save the trees.
Airfield Boundary Alarms in the Taranis Tim Stewart
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The power system in an electric powered plane is comprised of a series of links in a chain – a battery, an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC), a motor and a propeller. All of these links must be well matched to optimise the performance of your system. There is no absolute answer, but a good outcome can be
achieved through an iterative process. So how do we go about designing and building such a system? Let’s look at an example to explain how this is achieved. Copyright 2bfly.com My first electric power plane was a 1240mm wingspan balsa and ply Extra 260. I bought it second hand and it needed a new motor. Let’s just say that the original motor was cooked and needed replacing! Step 1 – Estimate the All Up Weight (AUW) of the plane ready to fly with battery etc. For my Extra, I estimated an AUW of
1.6kg.
Step 2 – Ask yourself how you want to fly your plane i.e. as a trainer, sports, or aerobatic.
Step 3 – Reference the table below as a guideline to how much power (in Watts per kg) that you want your power system to generate.
Type Imperial Metric
Trainer 75W per pound 165W per kg
Sports 100W per pound 220W per kg
Aerobatic 150W per pound 330W per kg
I wanted aerobatic performance so my target power was 1.6kg x 330W = 528W. Let’s round up to 550W.
Step 4 – Research potential motors. The Turnigy SK3 3542-1000kv looked promising and here are its key specs.
Spec Value
Voltage: 3~4S Lipoly
RPM/V: 1000kv
Max Loading: 45A
Max Power: 670W
Shaft Dia: 5.0mm, with 5/16” prop adaptor
This motor looked promising because it was 4S capable and because of its max power of 670W, which was comfortably above my target of 550W.
Step 5 – Choose an appropriate propeller. This is a very important step because it dictates the power generated by your chosen system. A small diameter prop with a small pitch, such as a 6”x4” prop on this motor, is not going to work it hard, is going to generate only a small amount of thrust and speed, and the power generated will be too low to match your target performance. Conversely, too large a prop, such as a 20”x10”, will work the motor harder than it is built for ie draw more than 45A, and will burn out the motor and potentially other links in your power system. In the 3542-1000kv example above, the specs on the HobbyKing website were silent on recommended props. So I had a look through the customer reviews and ascertained that a 12” x 6” prop was too big for my target, so I settled on an 11”x5.5” prop as my initial design choice.
Designing and Building a Power System
for an Electric Model Paul Van Tongeren
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Step 6 – Choose a battery. I chose a Turnigy 4S 3300mAh 30C battery as a good all round battery. A fully charged 4S battery provides 16.8V. Using the formula Power (W) = Current(A) x Volts (V), the target power of 550W will draw approximately 33A, within the spec of the motor. Also the maximum current draw available from this battery of 99A (3300mAh x 30C) is also well above my motor’s maximum of 45A, although you would never design a system that approached the 99A if you wanted longevity from this battery.
Step 7 – Choose an ESC. Given that the maximum current draw of the motor is 45A and that my target current draw is approximately 33A, the minimum ESC should be 40A which gives the system some head room. I chose to install an Hyperion 50A that I had at hand. So to summarise our design.
Component Selected Component Maximum Current Draw
Battery Turnigy 4S 3300mAh 99A
ESC 50A Hyperion 50A
Motor SK3 3542-1000kv 45A
Prop APC 11”x5.5” Unknown
Step 8 – Put the components together in your plane and measure the actual current draw through the power system. This is a vital step. Insert a meter such as the HobbyKing Mega Meter 7-in-1 Multimeter in series between the battery and the ESC, and while an assistant is holding the plane, run the motor up to full throttle, holding it for 10-15 seconds. With my selected prop, the actual current draw was measured at 41A. With the 4S battery at 16.8V this was generating 688W of power (16.8V x 41A = 688W), considerably more than my design target of 550W. However, the actual current draw was still within spec for the motor – just!. So what did I do? I changed the ESC to a HobbyKing Trust 70A to be super conservative and had a fly! Five hundred flights later I am still flying this Extra with exactly the same components, enjoying a good turn of speed and thrust, and all within spec of the individual components. I could safely reduce the size of the prop slightly and get longer flight times, but my flying style suits the extra power so I am happy with my choice. If the chosen prop did not match the target current draw, then I would iterate through Step 8 above, changing the prop and measuring the actual current draw until it did meet the target. A few extra points to note. a) The table in Step 3 is a guideline only – there are no absolutes. My Corflute wing with a 5S 2700mAh battery weighs 875g, draws 57A at full throttle and generates 1,197W, which is equivalent to over 1,300W per kilogram! Might explain its speed! The important thing is to design, build, measure and refine, to achieve your target while staying within spec for all the components of the power system. b) The same size prop from different manufacturers can draw a different current because of the differences in the propeller material so always measure the actual current drawn after changing the prop size or manufacturer. c) It is quite possible that the original Hyperion 50A ESC would have been sufficient for this power system. It certainly provides good headroom above the measured 41A. However, I was concerned about the air cooling within my airframe so I opted for the higher rated 70A ESC in my final system. d) In my experience the specs for motors can be a little conservative. I once installed a prop on a motor that drew 86A for 1100W that was only spec’d at a maximum of 40A and 550W! What surprised me was that it lasted 5 flights before burning out. I reduced the prop size to give a lower current draw of 56A and the next motor lasted over 130 flights. e) This process can’t be done if you don’t know the electrical specs of your motor. Research to find the specs or get a new motor. f) This process can’t be done without a meter. Beg, buy or borrow a meter and make the appropriate adaptor cables for the battery/ESC connection. If you don’t know the actual current draw you can’t make an informed decision about what your power system is doing and get the best outcome for your flying style. Happy landings.
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This my scratch built KA-8-- 1/3 scale with a 5 metre wingspan. It was built from a Rick Charlesworth ¼ scale plan blown up to 1/3 scale. It weighs 12.7 kg and took approximately 10 months to build. The covering is laminating film and then painted in automotive acrylic. The color scheme is based on a full size glider based in Queensland but I have changed the numbers on this one. On the 23rd of July it was inspected by Angelo who is a resident heavy model inspector in a club and passed to do the 3 test flights required. Angelo has been inspecting the model as it was being built and offered his valuable advice along the way and I thank him for it. I usually get David Hobby to test fly my models for me, but I decided this time I would be the test pilot. I enlisted the help of Tim Morland to stand by my shoulder and offer any advice that I would require if things went wrong. We lined the model and connected it to Steve Malcmans Cub. I was feeling pretty nervous at this time but soon as the tow started the model done the usual KA-8 thing and rose in the air very quickly much to my relief as I knew we were on the right track when it had done that. Steve took me very gently up to release height and got me nice and level and I released and waited to see if anything was going to happen and it just glided away from the tug .I blew a sigh of relief and let the bum muscles relaxed. Tim advised me that we put in one or two clicks of up which made it fly better. I flew round for a bit and gave one click to the right aileron and it was flying pretty good so I handed it to Tim to have go and see what he thought of the setting and after flying around for while said it was OK and it was flying like a gentle giant. I took the model back from Tim and started thinking about landing and I was feeling a bit nervous about coming in from the South. I set up my landing pattern, lined up on the runway, put the spoilers out and bought the model in for a perfect landing and got a standing ovation from everyone watching. I then proceeded to do my 2 remaining flights to get the model certified which Angelo signed off on. So then I finished the painting of the trim color on the model and put the number on. On the 8th August aero-tow I flew 6 flights and with some advice from Col Colyer on trimming I got the model flying the way I like it; nice and slow. I am looking forward to flying in some nice sunny weather and see how the model goes in a thermal.
Cover Story Gary McDougall
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Mowing Roster
Field Alan Gray Graeme Hollis
Martin Hopper Robert Kassell
Tim Stewart Geoff Moore
Runway & Pits: Ken Thompson 1st week
Peter Griffiths 2nd week
Paul Van Tongeren 3rd week
Alan Taylor 4th week
Heliport: Geoff Moore
Standard Operating Times for VARMS Glider Field:
*Aerotow: Second Saturday each month, 12.00 Noon till 5.00 pm "Glider" is any Glider, or electric glider, flown as a glider, ie. climb and glide Clubrooms: All days 7.00 am till 11.00 pm
For queries or problems regarding this timetable, please contact Max Haysom or Colin Collyer.
All material published in Aspectivity is the copyright of the author of the article.
Any Problems with the field, ring Henry Wohlmuth
9764 1921
Training Dates
16th & 30th Aug
Training radio Frequencies are now
on 2.4 GHz
VARMS Training is kindly sponsored by:
Hyperion Australia
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)
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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 Andrew Allen 97238303 [email protected] Treasurer Lindsay Henderson 97527415 [email protected] Contest Director Alan Mayhew 0412 994 213 [email protected] Editor Glenn Salisbury 9404 2157 [email protected] Ordinary Member Martin Hopper 9873 8256 Membership Secretary Tim Morland 97032696 [email protected] Heli Group Rep Geoff Moore 9802 2044 [email protected] Sports Power Rep Graham Sullivan 95297095 [email protected]
Asset Manager Ken Thompson 0401819564 [email protected] Webmaster Michael Best [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, within the Knox Regional Sports Park (South Wantirna) some 60 metres west of the rear of the State Basketball Centre- Entrance off George Street, where Training Classes with dual controlled gliders are held every second Sunday 10-1.00pm. A calendar for training is attached to the flying field gate.
VARMS Training is kindly sponsored by Hyperion Australia.
VARMS organizes regular competitions in both Slope and Thermal Soaring, from fun-fly, scale, open competition and self launching (electric) gliders. General Meetings are held on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month (except January) – at the VARMS Clubroom near State Basketball Centre (as above) and, during daylight saving time there may be limited flying allowed before Meeting starts at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome. Formalities are usually followed by lively discussions on matters of interest to all modellers followed by 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
