The Geezer. Official Journal of the WA Model Aero Club (inc) and SAM 270 Western Australia. In this issue

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1 The Geezer Official Journal of the WA Model Aero Club (inc) and SAM 270 Western Australia Issue: 42, May 2015 From the President. In this issue The winter weather is starting to creep in and will start to impact on our activities before we know it, we have already had a comp postponed due to wind, the only good thing is the rain will help the grass coverage. A Good decision because I wasn t able to be there on the day but now I get a second chance. May will be full of flying weather permitting, both free flight and vintage events scheduled for the month with the first being FF scramble held at the Mitchell paddock on Gossage rd Oldbury, this is the same place the Hand Launch Glider was flown a few weeks ago. Lets hope we have a calm day so the rickety old legs don t get over worked. We should schedule an RC scramble, a bit easier but just as much fun using Tomboys or similar. This event has been a great success on the East Coast. 1/2A Texaco competition The Dorothy Buckley Trophy HLG competition De-construction Page Burford Glo Chief re-visited Contest Calendar Later in the month we have Nostalgia and Vintage Glider on the same day so dust off your models and come join the fun of a full day of flying. The official word is out and Big Mac took out the state Champion of Champion award for the second year in a row, well done and we all know that Rod puts in the effort and has been rewarded for that. Hot on his heels was yours truly and not far behind me was Greg McClure. That s the top,three from WAMAC / SAM 270 a great effort. Rumour has it that Gary and Angela Dickens will be off to the UK in the not to distant future to compete in a single channel, rudder only comp, I m sure Gary will give it his all and bring back some interesting tales of how the Brits do it, if not a trophy or two. We wish them all the best in there adventure and look forward to seeing him back here in the west. Dicko 1 Geezer May 2015

2 WAMAC Minutes of general meeting held on: 10th April 2015 Held at: 20 Granville way, Willeton Meeting started at: 8pm with the president Ian Dixon in the chair. Members present: I.Dixon, P.Baartz, B.Slyns-Daniels, R.Hoogenkamp, R.Rowson, K.Hooper, M.Butcher, G.McLure, R.Silbereisen Apologies: A.Bentley, G.Cooke, A.Trott, R.Bovell, T.Latto, H.VanLeeuwen Visitors: Correspondence inwards: Bankwest account statement received and reconciled with books. Correspondence outwards: Geezer and other newsletters. Treasurers report: Balance at bank: $16,020.94, 21 members (1 junior) 9 associates Account for payment to Ian Dixon for shackles etc to facilitate landing area work: $48.22 Moved report be accepted and account paid by P. Baartz, seconded K.Hooper and carried Minutes of previous meeting: were confirmed as circulated to members. Business arising: Ian has leveled the landing area of the field, some material was donated by Graeme Cooke, vote of thanks to both members. General Business:.Dates for the Dandaragan weekend were confirmed as 22nd and 23rd August, events planned as previous minutes. The date for Antique Glider was decided for 17th May, unanimously agreed. HLG and Scramble this Sunday at Mitchell s paddock Gossage Rd, Oldbury. Competition results Nothing to report. Meeting Closed at: 8.20pm NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the WAMAC will be held on Friday 12th June 2015 at 20 Granville way, Willetton at 8pm. Business includes election of office bearers, ratification of fee schedule for Geezer May 2015

3 1/2A Texaco Windy conditions greeted competitors for the Sam270 1/A Texaco event on the 26th April. After some brief test flying things got under way at 9-30am with 6 flyers braving the elements, short flights due to the amount of down elevator required to stay in the flying zone where recorded in the first round with no one getting more than 4.5 minutes. The second round was quite different with 3 maxes being recorded probably as a result of calmed nerves as the wind hadn't decreased any. Mike Butcher unfortunately broke a crank shaft on landing on his first flight when he called an attempt which unfortunately put him out of the race, leaving the five remaining to slug it out. Despite the strong wind there was only one out landing recorded for the day by Greg McClure after recording a Max, this unfortunately unnerved Greg a little and he decided not to put in his last flight. Paul Baartz retired early due to engine trouble which left Rod McDonald, Kevin Hooper and Ian Dixon who managed to record 4 flights. Kevin unfortunately had some short engine runs that resulted in short flights, Dicko had a mixed bag with one max and some reasonable other flights whilst Ron McDonald managed to put up two maxes and a shorter but good enough flight to put him in first place without needing a fourth. If Greg had put in his 4 flight the final positions would have been different. Despite the conditions a good mornings flying and banter was had by all who attended. 1/2A Texaco April 26th Oakford SAM No. Place Competitor Model Total Rod McDonald Brigadier Ian Dixon Anderson Pylon Greg Mc Lure Anderson Pylon Paul Baartz RC Kevin Hooper Stardust Special Michael Butcher Kerswap 0 3 Geezer May 2015

4 The Dorothy Buckley Trophy. It s official,that rod McDonald won it for 2014, the announcement is done around March every year for the previous year and was published in the Windsock. 1st R McDonald 40 points, 2nd I Dixon 36 points, 3rd G Mc Lure 22 points Interesting that all the places are WAMAC / SAM270 members. State HLG competition The State AWA Hand Launch Glider competition was held at the Gossage Road field on Sunday 12th April. Six entries enjoyed the cool conditions but the wind picked up later in the event. Fortunes were varied amongst the competitors with some good times achieved. The winners are shown on the left. All later events for the day were canceled due to the increasing showers and wind. State HLG results 1st Greg Mc Lure, 2nd Ryan Sherburn, 3rd Ian Dixon 4 Geezer May 2015

5 De-construction Page - what we are building. Attached are some images of my new duration model its a Star Dust Special, about 870sq inches of wing powered by a YS63 pumped 4 stroke. Might be ready for the duration comp next month but certainly ready for the state comp later in the year. from Ian Dixon 5 Geezer May 2015

6 Office Wallahs President: Ian Dixon Secretary/Treasurer: Paul Baartz Vice President/AWA delegate: Troy Latto Geezer Editor: Michael Butcher Contest Co-ordinator: Rob Bovell The SAM270 Facebook page is up and running. Just click the logo above and hit Like when the page comes up so you can see all the action around the club Paul Baartz Shield 2015 SAM number Name Club Points 2706 R McDonald I Dixon T Latto K Hooper P Baartz R Rowson G McLure M Butcher R Silbereisen P Spencer G Eyres R Hoogenkamp G Dickens A Trott H Van Leeuwen G Cook J Voak R Bovell C Behr R Sherburn R Sutherland L Isitt B Slyns-Daniels C Edwards G Car B Edwards E Mitchell 0 6 Geezer May 2015

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9 Contest Calendar for 2015 Date Event Location Start March 1st Combined Open Meckering 9.00am March 8th Standard Duration Oakford 9.00pm Burford Duration Oakford 11.00am March 15th WAFFS Free Flight Cup Meckering 9.00 am March 22nd Maelstrom Mass Launch Ebenezer Mass Launch TBA 9.00am March 29th Open Rubber State Championships Meckering 9.00 am SLOP State Championships April 12th HLG/CLG State Championships April 19th Nostalgia Oakford 9.00 am April 26th 1/2A Texaco Oakford 9.00 am May 3rd P30 State Champs / F1G Cup Meckering 9.00 am Combined Open / Free Flight Cup May 17th Power Scramble State Oakford 9.00 am May 24th OT Duration Oakford 9.00 am 2cc Duration Trial event Oakford 11.00am 30th May 1st June F1A, F1B and F1C State Meckering 9.00 am Championships (TT) 31st May Nostalgia /Vintage Glider Oakford 9.00 am June 7th 1/2A Electric Oakford 9.00 am OT Texaco Oakford 11.00am June 14th 38 Antique Oakford 9.00 am 28th June Escargot Trophy Meckering 9.00 am WAMAC Cup Combined Open / Free Flight Cup 5th July Open Power State Championships Meckering 9.00 am F1B Crowley Cup Combined Open / Free Flight Cup July 12th Nostalgia (State) Oakford 9.00 am 19th July Fuller, Nostalgia and F1Q Meckering 9.00 am Combined Open / Free Flight Cup July 26th Burford (State) Oakford 9.00 am August 15th 16th FIA Team trials F1A, Meckering 9.00 am F1B and F1C(TT) Combined Open / Free Flight Cup August 22nd -23rd Possible weekend away Dandaragan September 13th OT Duration (State) Oakford 9.00am September 20th OT Standard Duration (State) Oakford 9.00am October 4th 1/2A Electric (State) Oakford 9.00am October 25th Texaco (State) Oakford 9.00am November 8rd 1/2A Texaco (State) Oakford 9.00am November 22th 38 Antique (State) Oakford 9.00am November 29th Tomboy Rally Oakford 9.00am 9 Geezer May 2015

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