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14th October General Meeting

Meeting starts @ 8pm

4th November - Deadline for next edition

Cover photo:

A Hearns Hobbies Eagle II sailplane – a perfect fit for the VARMS Aussie Gliders II event planned for Sunday 27th November. See further details inside this issue

Photo from outerzone.co.uk website

Issue 503

Oct 2016

Wednesday at VARMS Field – The 3 F’s night Fly, food, fix

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Members present 35 Apologies N.Murray, P. Eagle J Gottschalk Visitors Nil Meet and greet B. Clapperton Minutes of the previous meeting Accepted R. Kassell Seconded N Irwing Correspondence in Ararat club flyer “Mosskosh FUN FLY” event Treasurers Report Annual ops budget outlined with available report also proposed capital works budgeted for. Club finances are in great shape 2015/16 Finished with 236 financial members currently 201 have re-signed, 5 left, leaving 20 still to re-join. John was pleased that the Treasures box in the clubroom was working well. A full report can be supplied to members on request to the treasurer Report accepted D. Prattley Seconded L. Henderson

Vice President’s Report

President and VP attended a recent Knox Council meeting and had discussions with various staff members. From this it was concluded that there was a need to promote the club more with the council and it was suggested a DVD presentation be obtained outlining the club function. P Cossins said that DVD he made earlier was available to the club Registrar A problem which had arisen with members paying their MAAA fees through other clubs had been rectified also the previous renewal forms had now been revised for easier use Training Going smoothly with some slope soaring training proposed at a future date C.D. report

Recent Ales event was well attended with 12 flyers top 5 place getters were: 1. A. Mayhew 2. C.Collyer 3. G.Sullivan 4. P.Cossins 5. A.Peate

Bruce advised that height limiters were temporarily out of stock with new supplies available in November Some discussion arose about the proper way to fit the limiter and it was thought a good idea to put an article showing the right way in the newsletter

Geoff Hearne offered to run the Ales event before the monthly meeting night during

Daylight saving time

It is also planned to run different events for wooden gliders only during the next year

September 2016 General Meeting Minutes Lew Rodman

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General Business

The slope championships usually held at Mt Hollow back will have a format change this year The event to be run by D.Bayliss and P. Cossins will be a VARMS “Fun day” instead and all are welcome

A fair turnout to the last working bee encouraged Colin to suggest another one where some AG pipe needed to be laid to improve drainage, the positioning of seats coming from KCC also plans for more shade cloth and benches

Further discussion on the shed extensions/toilets, interior lining etc with the possibility of the club applying for KCC grants to go a fair way to cover those costs.

The raffle to be reintroduced at next meeting with the first prize kindly donated by D.Prattley He also did some show and tell with a F5J glider that he had brought along and how to get components into a thin fuselage concluding with a report on recent comps and his purchase of a new high Tec glider Presentation The President using the white board gave a lecture on the principles of flight stability and the importance of correct CofG illustrating the need for correct trimming for smooth flying. General discussions and questions from the members followed with D Prattley further adding to the discussion with various aspects of setting up a glider for competition Meeting closed 9.10PM

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VARMS LEVEL 2

Thermal Duration Task

This task is designed for you to fly with only a timer and no other assistance.

1. Launch glider to approximately 100 metres altitude using bungee, winch or

electric motor. If using electric launch, then switch off motor.

2. A stopwatch is then started by an adult observer. Fly for 10 minutes. No

restarting of the motor is allowed and the use of a variometer is not

allowed.

3. After 10 minutes, land within 30 sec. The nose of the model must finish

within a rectangle 15x4 metres. The 15 m dimension is in line with the

wind direction. The VARMS landing ropes are easiest to use for this.

4. The task is to be completed on 2 different dates. Any number of attempts

can be made to achieve the task. 1, 2 and 3 must all be achieved in the same

flight.

5. Complete this form and send it to the VARMS secretary for recording.

Address : PO Box 4096 Knox City 3152

Pilot’s Name and address

Date

Observer’s Name and signature

Date Observer’s Name and signature

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The first ever Sunday ALES was a great afternoon of flying with 12 pilots competing and various helpers lending a hand with timing and electronics setup. We placed the landing ropes over the far side of the strip to allow plenty of space for landings in the WNW breeze. The ground underfoot was a bit soft but not toooo wet really. Six rounds were flown over 12 heats with seven pilots winning at least one heat. Alan Mayhew took out first with four winning heats, followed by Colin Collyer in 2nd place. A careful check of the scores found a few mistakes in the calculations on the day. So, some of the placings from 3rd to 8th have changed from those announced on the day and at the General Meeting on the 9th of September. I intend to use Gerry Carter’s Gliderscore program the next time. However, I can’t run this on my (work) laptop so I will need to find another machine to run it on. Final official scores are as follows:

Place Pilot R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total

1 Alan Mayhew 1000 657 1000 932 1000 1000 5589

2 Colin Collyer 1000 1000 712 922 842 807 5283

3 Geoff Trone 697 981 1000 808 731 914 5131

4 Graham Sullivan 1000 905 688 717 925 718 4953

5 Bruce Clapperton 735 629 556 1000 872 1000 4792

6 Sepp Kirschenhuber 762 1000 563 855 1000 587 4767

7 Peter Cossins 945 932 527 1000 789 545 4738

8 Anthony Peate 896 908 621 716 922 663 4726

9 Phil Eagles 923 696 666 689 777 660 4411

10 Geoff Hearn 856 561 693 909 662 627 4308

11 Jack Bhalla 659 826 591 788 649 666 4179

12 Tom Tan 984 545 617 0 0 0 2146

Next ALES is Sunday 16th of October 2016 Followed by: Saturday 4th of February 2017 Sunday 5th of March 2017 Saturday 22nd April 2017 Sunday 7th May 2017

ALES 4 September 2016 Bruce Clapperton

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***Please note that both Cobram and Shepparton aerotowing events have been canceled***

October 22nd 2016 VARMS scale aerotow November 1st 2016 P&DARC's aerotow (Cup Day Tuesday only) November 12th 2016 VARMS scale aerotow November 26h 2016 VARMS scale aerotow December 3rd 2016 VARMS scale aerotow

Flying Event Calendar

Name Date/s Location Further Info

General Meeting 14/10/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

ALES 16/10/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

VARMS Aerotow 22/10/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

VARMS Training 23/10/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

VARMS Slope Day 23/10/16 Mt Hollowback This Aspectivity issue

F3K #3 23/10/16 Diggers Rest rcga.org.au

AEFA meeting 27/10/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

F5J Trophy 29-30/10/16 Canberra rcga.org.au

Scale Aerotow 1/11/16 P&DARCS Danny Malcman

VARMS Training 6/11/2016 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

Thermal #3 6/11/2016 Diggers Rest rcga.org.au

General Meeting 11/11/16 VARMS Glider Field VARMS.org.au

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

Updated VARMS Scale Calendar for 2016 Daniel Malcman

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I am sorry I will not be coming to any of the aerotow or any other club events. I am forced to recognise that I am now 86 years old. I cannot move about on my feet as freely as I used to and my eyesight isn't brilliant either. I have given up driving and sold my car.

I do not want to cease aero modeling altogether. I might still build myself a few small models for fun indoors.

I have sold several of the large models and the trailer that were advertised. Quite a lot of things remain:

Sailplanes (servos included in most cases)

Martini 3 m contest sailplane (No motor) Ailerons, flaps etc. Flown a good deal for some years. Servos installed.

2 sets of 3m (approx.) sailplane wings

Scale sailplanes

Hangwind. 3 metres span, 1/4 scale early (1928) soaring sailplane, model span 4 metres. Model complete but has never flown. Servos fitted. Rigging requires care.

Other things

Winch

Multiplex PROFI MC 4000 transmitter

Spectrum DX 8 transmitter

Spruce & Pine Spar materials

Balsa

Other odds and ends, come and see. Phone me on (03) 9377 2374 or Email <martinsimons304@gmail.com> to make a date and time.

Good luck with all future club activities.

Best wishes Martin Simonds

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Aussie Gliders II

Sunday 27th November 2016 As a follow up to the Aussie Scale Sailplane Day VARMS is hosting an event to celebrate Australian designed or manufactured model gliders. What constitutes an Aussie Glider?

Any free-flight or radio controlled glider designed in Australia

Model Constructed from a plan (Australian Drawn up)

Model made from an Australian manufactured kit

Any own design & constructed glider The intention on the day is for the owner of such a model, to bring it along as a static display, or alternatively fly it off a VARMS supplied bungee or winch. The display of the model is basically a flag-flying exercise to showcase the diverse and varied number of Aussie type models conceived over time. The following is a list of models that fit the theme: Aeroflyte:- Trident, Super Trident, Aires, Albatross, Brolga & Capella Airborne Plans:- Slipstream, Swallow, Little Plane, Hawke, Airborne 88er,

Blue Wren, EL Condor, Cliff hanger, Transformer, Mini Drake, MG-60, Viper, Golden Eagle

Alan Mayhew designs:- Tangent, Prego, Finezza, Volare Central Aircraft:- Snow Goose Hearns Hobbies:- Eagle I & II, Bluebird, Kite Malcolm Buckmaster designs Martin Simons designs Model Flight:- Stepp 3, Stepp Up Pricerite:- Quiet Advancer, Sequel 2000 Saturn Models:- Mid One, Assassin Southern Sailplanes:- Prelude, Ricochet, Hornet, Vantage, Apollo, T-Bird, Bullet,

Sunbird, Eclipse If you have any of the above models or others that fit the listed criteria, please bring them along on the day. (Conversion to electric power assist also fits the theme). This is not a competition, however awards will be presentedfor the most attractive model in a number of categories. There will also be a competition for “woody-models” (flying involved) and a S.A.M. event (again with flying involved). For further information feel free to speak to Goeff Hearn, Alan Mayhew, or Colin Collyer.

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A random selection of eligible models for the Aussie Gliders II event

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VARMS Slope Day

Sunday Oct 23.

All types of models are welcome and members who have not experienced slope will have help and tuition if required.

The Venue will be at Mt. Hollowback near Creswick out of Ballarat starting when you get

there and finishing when you leave. Ie a layback fun day.

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Scratch / Kit Built Scale Rally & Diorama Competition

November 5 & 6 2016

Mario Scerri getting his big Tiger Moth ready for the big weekend.

On line entry is now available on www.pdarcs.com.au/scalerally

Flying open to kit and scratch built models only – no ARFs.

Large models will have solo flying spots if requested.

Prizes for; Pilots Choice, President’s Encouragement Award and Diorama, and lucky draw prizes throughout Rally.

Bring along your model or come and/or admire some great aircraft.

No documentation required – just fly and have fun.

All sizes of scale aircraft and projects welcome.

See web site, www.pdarcs.com.au/scalerally, for more information and entry forms.

$5 per car entry fee for pilots and spectators

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As you can see, there is a lack of material in this issue. Even four-and-a-half pages of event promotions cannot even fill all the available space. Not having the time (or creative juices) to write a new article prior to the issue deadline, I’ve scoured the internet for something that may be of interest to members. All photos are from the Manilla Slope Fest thread on RCGroups. This event is held at Mt Borat (northern NSW) in September each year.

Gap Filler Glenn Salisbury

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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

23rd Oct and 6th Nov

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 president@varms.org.au VP & Site Liaison Max Haysom 9801 3899 vp@varms.org.au Secretary Lew Rodman 9887 1060 secretary@varms.org.au Treasurer John Cott treasurer@varms.org.au Contest Director Alan Mayhew 0412 994 213 cd@varms.org.au Editor Glenn Salisbury 0433799922 editor@varms.org.au Ordinary Member Martin Hopper 9873 8256 ordinary@varms.org.au Membership Secretary Geoff Glover 9807 5623 membership@varms.org.au Heli Group Rep Geoff Moore 9802 2044 heli@varms.org.au Sports Power Rep Graham Sullivan 95297095 power@varms.org.au

Asset Manager Ken Thompson 0401819564 asset@varms.org.au Webmaster Michael Best web_master@varms.org.au Registrar Peter Zambory 98074875

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