THE HISTORY OF V.A.R.M.S The Annual Diary 1990 - 2009
THE HISTORY OF V.A.R.M.S. The Annual Diary. 1990 - 2009
THE HISTORY OF V.A.R.M.S. The Annual Diary. 1990 - 2009
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(a long time even). See Jim Robertson please.<br />
Name of author withheld on request.<br />
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FAI & ASAC<br />
(If you follow Australian teams at International competitions to any degree, you may seem a little<br />
confused when the Australian team is seen to fly under the banner of ASAC. <strong>The</strong> following<br />
article taken from the VMAA Newsletter of December 1997 shows why this is so!)<br />
Federation Aeronautique Internationale is the organisation at the top of our structure, administering<br />
all types of aero sports including aeromodelling. All countries are affiliated to the FAI through<br />
their respective National Aero Club. Australia’s NAC being the Australian Sport Aviation<br />
Confederation. This year our affiliation to ASAC cost $3.00 per member and this allows us access<br />
to International rules and participation in International Competitions amongst many other benefits,<br />
including liaison with Government Departments.<br />
February 1998 - VARMS celebrates it 30th Anniversary<br />
1 March 1998 - VARMS holds an Airshow at Brigg's Field, Budget outlay $6,645.00.<br />
(See field layout as per information leaflet)<br />
<strong>The</strong> following is "A retrospective view by John Gottschalk", Planning/Operations &<br />
Co-ordination.<br />
Our objectives were:<br />
1. To promote all facets of Model Aviation, result: Achieved.