VMAA Bulletin Interim Edition August 2023

Visit our website at www.vmaa.com.au Interim Edition - August 2023
Bairnsdale and District Model Aero Club
aka VMAA State Field Eastern
Mid May Muster Fun Fly - 21 May 2023
Well folks, the Mid May Muster Fun Fly, hosted by the
Bairnsdale and District Model Aero Club (BADMAC) was
on again and yours truly decided to make a trip down southeast
to experience what our State field had to offer. The
weather forecast for this weekend was looking a little
average but with friends to visit and the local hospitality, I
could not wait.
Upon arrival I was greeted by Club Secretary, Tony Wilson
and many other well-known faces. It was a great opportunity
to have a chat with the locals and former VMAA President,
Carl Bizon while waiting for the weather to clear. The
Bureau of Meteorology said that the day would fine up by
1pm and for once it was correct, so out came the flyers and
the array of fantastic models.
The club has done a tremendous job of developing the site
and presenting us all with a first-class facility, including the
magnificent grass runway with a manicured finish. Most of
the attendees managed to get up and away with multiple
sorties throughout the day until last light. I love these events
because it brings such a wide variety of models, people and
spectator enjoyment. Great to see the juniors involved and
the support offered by family members in the kitchen.
Congratulations to the organisers for another great event at
the VMAA State Field Eastern. If you’ve never been to this
event, reach out to the Club Secretary and make the effort.
You won’t be disappointed. The model aircraft airfield and
club rooms are located 11km south of the Princes Highway
on Bengworden Road, opposite Boundary Rd in Goon Nure.
Happy Landings.
Jon Goudge - VMAA Vice President.
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Echuca Moama Model Aero Club
‘Come & Try Day’
Report by Fred West
The Echuca Moama Model Aero Club (EMMAC) conducted a very successful come and try day on Sunday
19 March 2023. The club decided to publish some paid advertising on Facebook and enlisted the help of
Andrew Sill from Flatout RC to assist. We set up some local advertising linked to a booking system, which
was very successful and resulted in the day being booked out in a little over a week!
After a weather issue with a late Total Fire Ban being declared for the Saturday prior to the event, we hastily
reorganised it for the following day with a majority of those who booked in still being able to attend.
The event was supported by the VMAA, which made a financial contribution towards the cost of advertising.
The free BBQ our club provided was very much appreciated. All in all, it was a successful day for the club
with our members enjoying showing off our sport.
We now have new members signed up with more potential members showing interest.
Trainees getting an introduction on the simulators.
Plenty of action in the pits.
The flightlines were busy.
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To All Members
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TO BE HELD ON THE 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2023
The Secretary of the VMAA Inc. hereby gives notice of the Annual General Meeting of the
Association to be held on Thursday the 14th of September 2023. Location (TBA) or held via Zoom
Video conferencing starting at 20:30 (8:30pm) on the 14th of September 2023.
The business to be transacted at this Annual General Meeting shall include:
(a) To confirm the Minutes of the last AGM;
(b) To receive the President’s report;
(c) To receive the Secretary’s report;
(d) To receive the Treasurer’s report;
(e) To elect Officers of the Association and the Ordinary Members of
the Executive; and
(f) To appoint VMAA nominated positions. i.e. Editor, Video Librarian,
State Flying Instructor, Education Officer, etc.
General Business
Positions of the Executive to be elected are:
1) President - Due to be elected for a 2-year term;
2) Treasurer - Due to be elected for a 2-year term;
3) Registrar - To be elected for a 1-year term;
4) Contest Director - Due to be elected for a 1-year term; and
5) Ordinary Members (two Positions) - To be elected for a 1-year term.
Nominations of Candidates for election of officers of the Association or as Ordinary
Members of the Executive shall be in accordance with the Constitution of the VMAA Inc. and be: -
a) Made in writing and signed by the member (club) and accompanied by written
consent of the nominated candidate (may be endorsed on the Nomination Form).
b) Be delivered to the Secretary of the Association not less than twenty-one days
before the date fixed for the holding of the Annual General Meeting.
c) In the event of an unscheduled Executive position becoming vacant on the night
of the AGM, nominations may be taken from the floor to fill that position.
Any business to be placed on the Agenda for the Annual General Meeting must be delivered
to the Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM.
Correspondence should be sent to: -
Email: secretary@vmaa.com.au
OR
Secretary VMAA
Joe Finocchiaro
PO Box 854
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria 3340
For Nomination and Proxy forms go to the VMAA website. www.vmaa.com.au
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How Secure are your Club Funds?
To all Secretaries.
This article is simply meant to raise awareness of the importance for clubs affiliated with the VMAA to have
procedures in place to ensure the safety of your club funds. In the past, incidents have occurred, so we
recommend that the following procedures are followed to minimise the chance of these ever happening again.
The vast majority of treasurers and club committees will be operating under the following guidelines but for
those who aren’t, the VMAA strongly recommends that your club falls in line with the rest of us.
All club bank account transactions MUST involve two signatories who have their own sign-in
secure reference number and secure password to make payments or transfer money between club
accounts. When it comes to your club’s money, never be blinded by trust and never give your password
details to anyone. Personal friendships must have no influence here. All banks should have a procedure
in place to allow for two signature holders to operate remotely of each other to complete the transaction.
Bank Statements must be made available for viewing on a regular basis to the club committee and
the members if requested. Never rely on the figures being produced on an Excel spreadsheet.
Bank Statements must be tabled at the club’s monthly or bi-monthly meetings and minuted as being
produced.
Auditing of club accounts. It is no longer a VicGov Consumer Affairs requirement to have an
external audit completed on your club’s Annual Financial Statement. This situation makes it imperative
that actual bank statements are actually viewed on a regular basis.
Bank Statements should describe the item that has been purchased by the club. e.g. Repair to
tractor or the purchase of fuel.
This article is not meant to offend the 99.9% of treasurers out there who do a great job for their club. Please
read it as a timely reminder for clubs to re-visit their banking security arrangements.
Professional care of the club's funds makes sure that poor behaviour doesn't creep in, even accidentally.
If your committee has any questions, please forward them to secretary@vmaa.com.au
Surname 1st Name AUS
No.
Club
- Wings processed in June 2023 -
Rating
ORFITT JAMES 83118 LVMAC Latrobe Valley Model Aero Club Bronze Power
MORFITT JAMES 83118 LVMAC Latrobe Valley Model Aero Club Gold Power
WILSON OLIVER 89510 LVMAC Latrobe Valley Model Aero Club Bronze Power
BUGEJA GODWIN 84646 LVMAC Latrobe Valley Model Aero Club Silver Power
McLAUCHLAN WILLIAM 88596 LVMAC Latrobe Valley Model Aero Club Bronze Power
BUZULEAC GEORGE 29602 GMAC Geelong Miniature Aircraft Association Silver Power
CADZOW NIGEL 66119 DAC Doncaster Aeromodellers Club Bronze Power
PLANK MICK 82354 WPMAC Western Port Model Aircraft Club Silver Power
VAN DER WATERBEEMD JOHN 18733 P&DARCS Pakenham & District Aircraft Radio Control Society Gold Power
WILLIAMS ALEXANDER 89516 P&DARCS Pakenham & District Aircraft Radio Control Society Silver Power
NIELD GREG 26379 P&DARCS Pakenham & District Aircraft Radio Control Society Silver Power
BAYLY DEAN 35344 B&DRM Bridgewater & District Radiomodellers Club Silver Power
BAILEY JASON 33953 B&DRM Bridgewater & District Radiomodellers Club Silver Power
JENKINS ALAN 89591 PARCS Peninsula Aeronautical Radio Control Society Silver Power
McKERN GREG 87506 MMAA Melton Model Aircraft Association Silver Power
BATHIE-MOORE JARROD 88150 VARMS Victorian Association of Radio Modelling Soaring Silver Glider
LEHNE IAN 38726 CMAC Corangamite Model Aircraft Club Silver Power
HOWARD ROB 89713 MMAA Melton Model Aircraft Association Silver Power
ASHLIN BRAIDEN 88270 TCMAC Twin Cities Model Aero Club Silver Power
MADILL KEN 24482 VARMS Victorian Association of Radio Modelling Soaring Silver Glider
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P&DARCS - Wenn Rd Cardinia
SCRATCH AND KIT BUILT SCALE RALLY
‘Celebrating the Skill of the Model Builder’
Sunday 12 November 2023
Field Location: Cnr Fowler & Wenn Roads, Cardinia, (50K East of Melbourne) Victoria
All Kit & Scratch-Built Scale Aircraft welcome. No ARFs please.
Tell your friends to come and see some great model aircraft.
No documentation required - just fly and have fun. Starting time is 9am.
Pilots must be MAAA affiliates - MAAA cards and Model Permits must be sighted.
1,500ft ceiling height enforced.
Catering may be available (depending on COVID-19 regulations).
Model building projects most welcome.
For more information and entry forms visit our website: www.pdarcs.com.au
Please note that dogs are NOT allowed at the field, even on a leash.
HOLK RC Model Shop will be on site.
$5 per car entry/registration fee for pilots and spectators.
~ BACKGROUND ~
Well after missing the past three years due to Covid-19, the very popular Scratch & Kit Built Scale Rally is
back. This event is all about showing the skills and deeds of the model builder. There will be great trophies
and hopefully some giveaways during the day from our sponsors. Currently our sponsors are HOLK RC,
(holkrc.com.au) that supplies modelling accessories as well a kit cutting service, TTT Insurance for all your
insurance needs and Balsa Central for your balsawood. HOLK RC will have a shop at the Rally.
Dust off your hand-built scale models and come along for a great day. Please no ARFs. This is all about
handmade models and those that go to the trouble to build them. Size and finish is nothing to do with it. Just
come along and fly your scale model.
In the past we had several modellers bring along their unfinished projects, which have been very popular and
generate a lot of interest. So, we have decided to provide a prize for the BEST UNFINISHED PROJECT. So,
do not let not having a model ready to fly stop you from being part of a great day. Bring out your project and
let’s see what you are doing.
Please invite your friends and neighbours to come along for a great day out.
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2 Day Scale Comp
We are heading to the amazing Twin
Cities Model Aero Club for 2 days of
scale competition. Please join us for
a great weekend of fun with classes
for everybody.
- F4C
- F4H
- Flying Only - Combustion
- Flying Only - Turbine
- Foamie
*No weight limit on all classes but all pilots will
be required to provide suitable model permits.
Program
Friday - Field open for trailer drop-off and practise
Saturday - Static judging and flying rounds begin
Saturday night - Group Dinner
Sunday - Complete flying rounds, presentation
Registration
To register, go to ‘Events’ on the
ASA page on Stack teamapp,
click to pay your entry fee or
email vicscalesinfo@gmail.com
with your intention to enter.
More details on the next page.
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FEE AND REGISTRATION
We will accept registration on the day but if
you can, please let us know if you intend on
entering and which classes you will be flying,
as this helps with planning and will ensure a
smooth running event.
FLYING ROUNDS
All flying rounds are made up of 10 manoeuvres:
Take Off, Landing, Figure 8, Descending 360°
Circle and 6 of your choosing. All manoeuvres
must be announced prior to commencement
with ‘Start’ or ‘Now’ to begin and ‘Finish’ to end.
ASA Member - 1 Class $20
ASA Member - Unlimited Classes $30
Non-Member - 1 Class $30
Non-Member - Unlimited Class $40
STATIC JUDGING
Static judging will be completed in line with
current FAI, F4C and F4H rules. If you have
had your model scored for a VicScale event
in the past you can use that score or your
model can be judged again at the event.
SPORTSMAN AND PRO CLASS
If any class or classes have a significant
number of competitors, we will consider
splitting the class into a Sportsman and Pro
class to ensure it is a fair and fun event for
all with people competing against others
with a similar skillset.
Twin Cities
Model Aero Club
Central Reserve Rd
Ettamogah
NSW 2640
president@tcmac.com.au
Foamie and Jet classes fly 7 manoeuvres:
Take Off, Figure 8, Landing & 4 of your choosing.
FLYING ONLY (PROP AND JET)
Flying Only (both Prop and Jet) competitors are
only scored on their flying rounds and no static
judging takes place. All model types are very
welcome such as kits, ARF, composites, models
built or bought. Whilst no static judging will take
place, the model must represent a full size
aircraft.
JET FLYING
Jet ‘Flying Only’ is exactly the same as normal
flying only. Whilst no static judging is required,
the model must be a representation of a real
aircraft.
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Apollo 1
On 27 January 1967, tragedy struck on the launch pad at
Cape Kennedy during a preflight test for Apollo 204
(AS-204). The mission was to be the first crewed flight of
Apollo and was scheduled to launch on 21 February 1967.
Unfortunately, Astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White
and Roger Chaffee lost their lives when a short circuit
caused a fire in the command module, killing the men.
Apollos 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
There are many convoluted explanations for these planned
flights. Here’s but one, extracted from Wikipedia.
There was some incongruity in the numbering and naming of the first three uncrewed
Apollo-Saturn (AS) or Apollo flights. This was due to AS-204 being renamed Apollo 1
posthumously. This crewed flight was to have followed the first three uncrewed flights.
After the fire, which killed the AS-204 crew on the pad during a test and training
exercise, uncrewed Apollo flights resumed to test the Saturn V launch vehicle and the
Lunar Module; these were designated Apollo 4, 5 and 6. The first crewed Apollo
mission was thus Apollo 7. Simple Apollo numbers were never assigned to the first
three uncrewed flights, though renaming AS-201, AS-202, and AS-203 as Apollo 1-A,
Apollo 2 and Apollo 3, had been briefly considered. For a total overview of the Apollo
program click HERE.
Apollo 7 - launched on 11 October 1968
This mission successfully demonstrated the Command and
Service Modules with crew performance and featured the
first American live broadcast from space. The crew was
Walter ‘Wally’ Marty Schirra Jr., Ronnie Walter ‘Wally’
Cunningham and Donn Fulton Eisele.
Apollo 8 - launched on 21 December 1968
This mission was the first crewed spacecraft to
successfully orbit the Moon and return to Earth. The
Apollo 8 crew were also the first to witness and
photograph the well-known and spectacular Earthrise. The
crew was Frank Frederick Borman, William ‘Bill’ Alison
Anders and James ‘Jim’ Arthur Lovell Jr.
Article researched and compiled by the Editor.
Apollo 9 - launched on 3 March 1969
This mission was the first crewed spaceflight with the Lunar Module (LM). The crew tested various
manoeuvres with the LM in preparation for the Moon landing. The crew was James Alton McDivitt, Russell
‘Rusty’ Louis Schweickart and David Randolph Scott.
Apollo 10 - launched on 18 May 1969
This mission was the first flight of a crewed Apollo spacecraft to operate procedures around the Moon. It
included all aspects of a lunar landing, except for the landing - obviously. The crew was Thomas Patten
Stafford, Eugene Andrew Cernan and John Watts Young.
Apollo 11 - launched on 16 July 1969
On 20 July 1969 the Apollo 11 crew successfully completed the national goal set by President John F.
Kennedy eight years prior, to perform a crewed lunar landing and return safely to Earth. The crew was Neil
Alden Armstrong (1st on the Moon), Edwin ‘Buzz’ Eugene Aldrin Jr. (2nd on the Moon) and Michael (no
middle name) Collins.
Apollo 12 - launched on 14 November 1969
The second Apollo Moon landing crew built on the work of the first. In addition to continuing Apollo's lunar
exploration tasks, the crew deployed experiments and recovered portions of a lander that had been on the
Moon for two years. The crew was Charles Peter ‘Pete’ Conrad Jr. (3rd on the Moon), Alan LaVern Bean
(4th on the Moon) and Richard F rancis Gordon Jr. (The Apollo Missions continue on the next page.)
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Apollo 13 - launched on 11 April 1970
This mission was to be the third lunar landing attempt but it was aborted after a rupture of the service
module’s oxygen tank. The crew was rescued, resulting in a ‘successful failure’. The crew was James ‘Jim’
Arthur Lovell Jr., Fred Wallace Haise Jr. and John Leonard Swigert Jr.
Apollo 14 - launched on 31 January 1971
This mission was the eighth crewed Apollo mission and the third to land on the Moon. During the two
Moonwalks, the crew ran science experiments and collected 94 pounds (41kg) of rock and soil. The crew was
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (5th on the Moon), Edgar Dean Mitchell (6th on the Moon) and Stuart Allen Roosa.
Apollo 15 - launched on 26 July 1971
This mission was the first of the Apollo missions capable of a longer stay-time on the Moon and greater
surface mobility. The crew was the first to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle. The crew was David Randolph
Scott (7th on the Moon), James Benson Irwin (8th on the Moon) and Alfred Merrill Worden.
Apollo 16 - launched on 16 April 1972
During this mission, the crew drove more than 16 miles (about 25km) over three Moonwalks on the Lunar
Roving Vehicle and collected 209 pounds (about 95kg) of samples. The crew was John Watts Young (9th on
the Moon), Charles ‘Charlie’ Moss Duke Jr. (10th on the Moon) and Thomas Kenneth ‘Ken’ Mattingly II.
Apollo 17 - launched on 7 December 1972
This was the last mission in which humans travelled to the Moon. It was distinguished by extended hardware
capability, a larger scientific payload capacity and further use of the battery-powered Lunar Roving Vehicle.
The crew was Eugene Andrew Cernan (11th on the Moon), Harrison Hagan Schmitt (12th on the Moon) and
Ronald Ellwin Evans.
Trivia:
Cernan ventured to the Moon twice. He orbited in Apollo 10
and walked on the Moon in Apollo 17.
Shepard became the second person and the first American to
travel into space and in 1971 he became the fifth and oldest
person to walk on the Moon at the age of 47.
Lovell orbited the Moon in Apollo 8 and flew in the stricken
Apollo 13.
Young orbited the moon in Apollo 10 and walked on the Moon
in Apollo 16.
Scott flew in Apollo 9 and walked on the Moon in Apollo 15.
All up 25 Apollo astronauts in nine missions flew to the Moon,
bearing in mind that Cernan and Young went twice.
Twelve men walked on the Moon, bearing in mind that Cernan
and Young only landed on the Moon once.
Apart from the Apollo 1 disaster, there were several other near
disasters that could have threatened the entire Apollo program
at several points along the way. These will be revealed in a
future edition.
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Ways to Read Your VMAA Bulletin
It has been brought to my attention that some members have had difficulty navigating our online bulletin. The
main issue was that the text was too small and blurred, making it difficult to read. This prompted me to look
deeper into the navigation options and in doing so I solved the initial concern. I also discovered the many
hidden options available to navigate the pages. So I will guide you through the two options on the Yumpu
website. A third option is to view the bulletin on the VMAA website. Once there, in the menu at the top, look
up VMAA NEWS and read a smaller MB version from there.
OPTION 1: DOWNLOAD ePAPER
Using your mouse, when you left click on the link from the
email you received from the VMAA Secretary, you will be
directed to the VMAA Bulletin page on the Yumpu website.
Once on the page, left click on the DOWNLOAD ePAPER
button, after which you should see a file in PDF format in Option 2
Option 1
the top right-hand corner of your computer screen being
downloaded into your computer’s DOWNLOADS folder.
Once it has downloaded, the bulletin should automatically
open. That’s it, nothing more to do but enjoy your read.
Should you want to adjust the PDF page, use the + or - signs
at the top of the page. I would strongly recommend reading
the bulletin this way. It is quick and safe and you’ll be able
to refer to any edition stored in your computer.
OPTION 2: ePAPER READ Article composed by the Editor.
There are multiple ways to navigate your way around the ePAPER READ. It is this option that is troublesome
to some readers, so I will guide you through it and explain the various ways to navigate the pages. This time
left click with your mouse on the ePAPER READ button. The front page of the bulletin will open up. Left
click anywhere on the page to reveal a menu at the bottom of the page, as shown in the diagram below. The
menu will stay visible while your cursor remains on the menu. If you move your cursor off the menu, the
menu will disappear in two seconds. Next, left click on the settings icon; a box will appear showing five ways
to turn the pages. The Horizontal Scroll is usually the default read; you can experiment with the other ways. If
you want to enlarge the pages, left click anywhere on the page to bring up the menu again. Now left click on
the black dot of the zoom scroll bar and scroll a small amount to the right. You will need to do this procedure
for every page. I found with my computer, when I enlarged the pages using the Vertical Scroll, some of the
page formatting went awry - but this could be just my computer. Anyway, you now have the option to decide
your reading preference. As with most navigation options, there is usually more than one way to perform a
particular move; scrolling through the pages is no different. You can left click to turn the pages indicated with
an arrow on the middle left side or the middle right side of the page or
else use the wheel on your mouse. Hope this has been helpful. Enjoy.
This download box will appear when you click on Option 1
Left click with your mouse anywhere in the
blue area to reveal the menu at the bottom.
If you move the mouse away from the menu
it will disappear in two seconds.
Print
Optional Download
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Page Overview brings up page thumbnails
where you can left click with your mouse
on anyone of them to open a page.
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MAAA Latest
Newsletters
The MAAA Newsletter brings you information
on a number of areas at the National Level. This
includes reports from the Committee and contact
details, Manual of Procedures (MOPs), National
and International event/competition dates and
reports on the said events.
Click here for further information.
From the VMAA
Contest Director
To all club secretaries and special interest groups
(SIGs). If you wish to have your event advertised,
send an email with your associated flyer to the
address below.
contestdirector@vmaa.com.au
The Calendar of Events is updated regularly and
provides a heads-up on the goings-on throughout
our great association.
When possible, your flyer will be placed in the
VMAA bulletin to get the word out. The members
who can get their dates organised and uploaded
quickly are likely to get the best response.
Fees for Financial Year
2023/2024
as from 1 August 2023
MAAA VMAA Total
Seniors $90 $54 $144
Juniors $45 $27 $ 72
For half year membership details
starting 01 January click here to go to the
VMAA website.
VMAA Committee
Reeve Marsh
Jon Goudge
Joe Finocchiaro
Arthur Bablis
Geoff Herbert
Keith Quigg
President
0405 001 008
president@vmaa.com.au
Vice President
vicepresident@vmaa.com.au
Secretary & Public Officer
PO Box 854
Bacchus Marsh 3340
0418 878 168
secretary@vmaa.com.au
Treasurer
treasurer@vmaa.com.au
VMAA Registrar
PO Box 354
Kilsyth 3137
0473 544 048
registrar@vmaa.com.au
VMAA Contest Director
0448 749 865
contestdirector@vmaa.com.au
Contact the CD to submit Calendar of Events dates.
Ian Cole
Les Marriner
Phil Mohr
Mark Sills
Vacant
VMAA Bulletin Editor
0427 553 755
iancole1950@dodo.com.au
State Flying Instructor
0401 622 613
sfi@vmaa.com.au
Committee Member
cm1@vmaa.com.au
Committee Member
cm2@vmaa.com.au
Education Officer
education@vmaa.com.au
Contact the Secretary to organise a presentation by the
VMAA on aeromodelling. We welcome inquiries from
groups the like of scouts, cadets, schools or any group
with a general interest in aviation.
Ivan Chiselett
DVD Librarian
9898 4379
videolibrarian@vmaa.com.au
The VMAA DVD Library has one of the best collections of
aircraft stories, model building and modelling techniques.
Meetings are held via Zoom Video Conferencing on the
second Thursday of each month, except for January.
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