VMAA Event Notification
CONVID-19 Alert Number 2
Hi All
The public health recommendations being issued by government and health organisations are obviously likely to affect many upcoming club activities of the coming weeks.
Based on the above, Western Port MAC and Warrnambool MAC have advised of the following:

Western Port MAC wishes to advise, Due to the declared pandemic of the CONVID-19 virus, the committee has decided that the planned WOW3 event for March 29 will be cancelled.

Warrnambool MAC wishes to advise,  Due to the declared pandemic of the CONVID-19 virus, the committee has decided that the official planned Clubhouse opening event for March 21 will be cancelled.
However, those pilots that are still interested in coming along, the field will be available all weekend (21/22 Mar) for a fly.

All clubs should likewise assess the developing situation and the VMAA will assist with distributing any updates if required. 
Please contact the VMAA Secretary by clicking the following link: Secretary@vmaa.com.au

Safe flying to all
VMAA Committee

VMAA Event Notification
CONVIT19 Alert
Hi All
The public health recommendations being issued by government and health organisations are obviously likely to affect many upcoming club activities of the coming weeks.
Based on the above, P&DARCS has advised of the following:

P&DARCS wish to advise, that at this time, the Monty Tyrrell Scale Rally is still on next Sunday, March 22. The situation will be reviewed on Thursday evening. 
Those intending to attend should check the P&DARCS web site (pdarcs.com.au) after 9:00 am on Friday for updates and additional advice/developments. 
Ivan Chiselett – P&DARCS Secretary”.

All clubs should likewise assess the developing situation and the VMAA will assist with distributing any updates if required. 
Please contact the VMAA Secretary by clicking the following link: Secretary@vmaa.com.au

Safe flying to all
VMAA Committee

Some new videos have been put up on the gallery page recently so shoot over and have a look at a couple of maiden flights conducted at the club recently.

Up early Saturday morning to pick up food for lunch, it was a beautiful clear, calm day for our “Old Timers Day”.

When arriving at the field, Edwin and Chris were already there to test their new Zephyrs. Edwin flew well straight out of the box and Chris was just as good with a little packing under the trailing edge.

Tim, Ken and myself had a yarn about the coming events;

There were 4 events to start the day off

1. Around the pole and circle back
2. Total number of loops in 15 seconds
3. Climb and glide
4. Mass start and glide

All up we had 9 started but we lost 2 planes straight off, Neil crashed and Wassa had trouble with the Dutch Roll and then landing on a fence.

UP AND AT IT

• Around the Pole results

• 1st – Ken
• 2nd – Geoff
• 3rd – Edwin

• Loops in 15 Seconds

• 1st – Tim
• 2nd – Ken & Geoff
• 3rd – Edwin

This event was highlighted by Tim with 10 loops followed by the best wing flutter you would ever like to see.

• Climb & Glide (15 second Motor Run)

Chris was away first with a very good Climb & Glide. The Zephyr looked good in the sky.

• 1st – Chris
• 2nd – Tim
• 3rd – Edwin

The mass start didn’t go ahead.

Eric ran up the 1/2cc diesel and gave a short demo flight and on Ken’s last flight, the Playboy got caught downwind and hit a fence.

A lot of laughs and fun was had by all.

Thanks go out to all who competed, and to the helpers with timing and judging (a special thanks to Neil Sharp for organising the event – editor)

Also special thanks to Darrell Smailes for cooking the BBQ lunch and cleaning up after.

It is hoped to schedule another “Old Timers Day” in 3 or 4 months so start building now and don’t miss out (apparently there is already an new Zephyr on someones building board as we speak)

Happy Flying

For pictures of the event head over to the Gallery page or click this link :

Event Pictures

With 2020 being the clubs 50th anniversary there will be a few special events happening over the course of the year beginning with a Club Dinner.

This is to be held on March 28th which isn’t far away, so head over to the Events Calendar to see all the details and to book your ticket, as I’m sure you won’t want to miss out. REMEMBER it will only be held once.

At the recent meeting, approval was given for the new Official Club Polo shirt.

These shirts are available from Embroidery Creations (see link below) and are the ONLY shirts approved by the Club.

If you need an new Polo shirt then go along to Embroidery Creations in Olive St Albury (next to Centrelink) and order a shirt. The cost is a reasonable $32 and an extra $5 if you option for a pocket.

The staff at Embroidery Creations know the logo size and location so all you need to do is advise them of your size.

Click here to see Google Map of location for Embroidery Creations

Click here to visit Embroidery Creations website