THE HISTORY OF V.A.R.M.S The Annual Diary 1990 - 2009

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10 1991 - 92 The Committee President Max McCullough Secretary Barry Dundas Treasurer David Waterhouse Editor Neil McLeod Contest Director Stephen Frodsham Publicity Jim Robertson " " Tim Mellor Scale Group Colin Collyer July 1991 (A.G.M.) - James (Jim) Robertson awarded Life Membership. Jul. "91 - Gallagher's paddock (VARMS H.S.R. site) selected by Knox Council as site for a tip & land-fill, (Did not proceed) Asp. 227 / August '91 - Southern Sailplanes advertisement for entire range of models including the Eclipse & Apollo Asp. 228 / Sept. 91 records the production and sale of a "Club" electric winch, the basic items being produced by a club member (Jim Robertson) for purchase by club members (and others) Nov. 3 - 4, EXPO (the 6th ) at Waverley High School Hall. Expo excerpts: Winners Top 6 Exhibits D. H. Tiger Moth Les Briscoe C.A.C. Boomerang Noel Whitehead F15 Eagle Les Briscoe Model Railway Layout Moorabbin Tafe H.M.A.S. Darwin Sam Camelleri Spacewalker Mark Collins Best club stand Doncaster Best Trade stand GJ Kites/Models (Note, in the late 90's this school was demolished and replaced with very pricy real estate.) The Flight Of The U-2 – 2 ND Stanza Aspectivity 230 of Nov. '91 reports on the 2nd flight of the U2 which resulted in a very hairy flight in 30 knots of wind. General consensus was, that the model was tail heavy, twitchy, and likely to stall and spin, which it eventually did resulting in more (repairable) damage. The following from Aspectivity 233/March is part of the Camperdown '92 report and shows the better side of the U2. The highlight was the successful flying of the VARMS club U-2 Power Slope soarer. Test pilots, Messrs Sullivan and Fiddes showed us all how it's done; they have both been promoted to Astronaut status - despite the two or three tip-stalls and least one spin, which almost saw them demoted to Ground Crew. The landing was interesting, as Graham (Sullivan) executed one fly-by after another, each time achieving a better approach. The touch and goes saw all the spectators take on the appearance of a line-up of open-mouthed carnival clowns all waiting for the insertion of the pingpong balls - and just as the ball was to be inserted he executed a perfect roll with this 43 lb monster. April saw the 45th 1991/92 Nationals at Waikerie, S.A.: Thermal 1. Rob Benton 2. Leo O'Reilly 3. Mike O'Reilly Aspectivity 235 of May 1992 reports that VARMS memberships exceeds 200 for the first time and also contained the following rebuttal from a 'universal' law maker:
11 22 Morden Court, NUNAWADING 3131 10th April 1992 The Editor, VARMS. Dear Sir, Mac' Friend, Pal ! 'ENUFF IS 'ENUFF ! I realise you are not to blame, you have to publish rubbish, no matter how scurrilous: I should have forwarded an epistle earlier, but the latest onslaught has driven me to it, so before falling onto my bed of pain to brood on the ignominy of it all, I'll beat into submission the keys of my ancient Olivetti ! Old Chum, this all started back when John G. blamed me and Newton for causing the demise of his power tug. Sir ! I have not had any truck with Newton since he did something rude with an apple or a spider ! He and I pass each other in our broughams looking the other way ! Further-more, I would not dare to damage one of John's beautiful machines, he is bigger than me, and can run faster ! Then in a later issue several scribes sank twice to impugnment.... Can you imagine the enormity of it all, now in the latest issue - One, a former contest director, I believe has made imputative comments ! Mate, where will it all stop ! Why can't it be altered to say... MORLANDS LAW, or you might think of someone EVEN more blameworthy, and then I'll be let of the hook ? Sir, I am disgusted of Morden Court ! Yours Sincerely, Morrie Murphy PS. I'm off today to St. Vincent's Private Hospital for a Bowel Tumour operation. I tell you, when you pass 70, there's never a dull moment ! May '92 - passing of John Vanderwolfe (ASP 237/Jul'92- Tribute):- Jun. '92 - John Lawrey takes command as O.I.C. of VARMS training scheme VARMS membership for end of year was highest ever at 210.
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