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

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September 2004 – The minutes of the VMAA Executive for this month reflect that a “new”
Silvertone 36 Mhz Keyboard was presented initialy to VARMS, and then to the Corangamite Model
Aircraft Club for use at the Camperdown slope soaring sites. The keyboard was mounted on a
frame that also contained allocations for the 29 and 40 Mhz frequencies. It is hoped that this new
keyboard will assist in preventing any frequency mis-management and also displays a sticker
exhorting modellers not to fly when under the influence of alcohol.!!
The Radio Control Glider Association (RCGA) has been the mainstay for open glider competitions
in Victoria since its inception in December 1994. At its AGM in September 2004, the following
statistics relating to contest participation were provided.
Year Total No.
Competitors
Competitions
flown
No. who
attended
all Comps
No. who
attended
6 Comps
Highest
attendance
Lowest
Attendance
2004 25 10 5 13 17 12
2003 26 9 4 14 21 10
2002 29 9 3 11 17 11
2001 31 10 1 8 19 10
October 2004 saw an announcement from the State Government that the contracts for the building
of the “Scoresby Freeway” had been signed. This action confirms serious problems for VARMS
and its occupancy of Brigg’s Field.
The Minutes of the VMAA October Executive meeting reflected the following item:-
SLOPE SOARING at Charman Road. (Cnr. Charman/Beach Rds., Beaumauris-Mentone area.)
Under MAAA rules and guidelines this site has been deemed not safe for Model flying. Kingston
and Bayside city Councils have been informed that this site is not safe for model flying.