Flying days for 2021
Flying days for 2021
WE HAD ALL SITES OPEN - AND SOME NEW FLYING DAYS.
BUT WE ARE Dependent as always on COVID LOCKDOWNS!
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NEXT FLYING DAYS FOR EACH SITE FOR 2021 ARE
CANCELLED
IT IS IMPRACTICAL TO HAVE THE John Bird TROPHY AS PLANNED
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES
2021 Annual General Meeting
THE AGM WAS HELD BY ZOOM MEETING ON TUESDAY 31 AUGUST AT 7PM
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Here ARE THE RULES FOR THE 2021 John Bird MEMORIAL COMPETITION (IF WE EVER HAVE IT)
John Bird Trophy 2021
Handicap Spot Landing Contest
The contest is to see who can land closest to a marked spot in the centre of a basketball court.
It is a test of flying skill, not construction, this year.
Rules:
1) A single model must be used throughout the competition without modification. Repairs are allowed.
2) Any type of conventional fixed wing, horizontal progression, conventional cambered airfoil lift generating model aircraft is eligible - NO quads, helicopters, hybrids with vertical thrust, balloons, blimps, dirigibles, ornithopters, parachute equipped or Quiddich broomsticks (magical or not).
3) Any power source eligible in IndoorAviation may be used: rubber, electric or glider
4) The aircraft must be launched at least 10m from the target spot.
5) The aircraft must lift at least 1m above launch height before the eligible flight commences. Radio controlled models must ROG. Landing must be at a proper glide angle - no kamikaze approaches.
6) The distance from the marked spot to the nearest point of the aircraft when it comes to rest will be measured and multiplied by a handicap factor. "Rest" means the aircraft is stationary and does not move subsequent to the pilot declaring the flight is over.
7) The best of 3 attempts will be taken as the entry. All 3 attempts must be completed within a continuous 5 minute period, otherwise only those completed within that time will be counted.
8) The closest part of the model to the spot after the model has stopped moving will be the point of measurement BUT any propellor movement after the model touches down will disqualify the attempt (rubber power is exempt from this rule).
8) The shortest adjusted distance will be adjudged the winner, followed by the next shortest for second place and so on....
9) Handicap factors are as follows:
1: Rubber powered FF aircraft = x0.2
2: Other uncontrolled aircraft (eg gliders) = x0.3
3: Sub 25g total flying weight RC types (Vapor and others) = x2.0
4: Differential thrust twin motor RC aircraft with no other controls = x1.5
5: All others = x1.0
Handicap Spot Landing Contest
The contest is to see who can land closest to a marked spot in the centre of a basketball court.
It is a test of flying skill, not construction, this year.
Rules:
1) A single model must be used throughout the competition without modification. Repairs are allowed.
2) Any type of conventional fixed wing, horizontal progression, conventional cambered airfoil lift generating model aircraft is eligible - NO quads, helicopters, hybrids with vertical thrust, balloons, blimps, dirigibles, ornithopters, parachute equipped or Quiddich broomsticks (magical or not).
3) Any power source eligible in IndoorAviation may be used: rubber, electric or glider
4) The aircraft must be launched at least 10m from the target spot.
5) The aircraft must lift at least 1m above launch height before the eligible flight commences. Radio controlled models must ROG. Landing must be at a proper glide angle - no kamikaze approaches.
6) The distance from the marked spot to the nearest point of the aircraft when it comes to rest will be measured and multiplied by a handicap factor. "Rest" means the aircraft is stationary and does not move subsequent to the pilot declaring the flight is over.
7) The best of 3 attempts will be taken as the entry. All 3 attempts must be completed within a continuous 5 minute period, otherwise only those completed within that time will be counted.
8) The closest part of the model to the spot after the model has stopped moving will be the point of measurement BUT any propellor movement after the model touches down will disqualify the attempt (rubber power is exempt from this rule).
8) The shortest adjusted distance will be adjudged the winner, followed by the next shortest for second place and so on....
9) Handicap factors are as follows:
1: Rubber powered FF aircraft = x0.2
2: Other uncontrolled aircraft (eg gliders) = x0.3
3: Sub 25g total flying weight RC types (Vapor and others) = x2.0
4: Differential thrust twin motor RC aircraft with no other controls = x1.5
5: All others = x1.0
Full flying calendars for 2021 are given below.
These are likely dates but may change due to stadium bookings.
BRING A MASK AS THEY MAY BE REQUIRED INDOORS
Specific Requirements At Different Sites
DONVALE (MULLUM MULLUM STADIUM)
You must book in individually, preferably in advance using the booking portal for the court space.
Link here
All you need to do is enter your details and pay the $5 when prompted. Staff will check off your name on the system when you arrive. Only if you are having trouble booking online, should come on the day and pay $5 at the counter.This is discouraged as it makes it hard to manage the Covid restrictions on total numbers.
You will also need to fill out a register of attendance at the front desk and pay with a card, as the stadium is a cashless facility at the moment.
FRANKSTON
The management have advised that all members will have to sign into the stadium on the day via a QR code (using a smartphone) or by manual sign in. Masks may be required.
WAVERLEY
Normal social distancing and a limit of 20 people in the tea room.
Note that the Stadium may have the doors closed and is only open to bookings (we are included).
If that is the case, the first people there will probably have to enter at the main door initially. It is OK to open the side door while people are flying but it MUST be closed if everyone is at morning tea.
If anyone who is not IA comes to the side door they must be instructed to go round to the main door.
BORONIA
Entry sign in by phone scan. If you cannot use the code, then sign in manually on entry using the entrance just to the west of the main doorscan.
We can use the lunchroom but must bring your own cups and stuff.
Masks must be worn and social distancing applies.
You must book in individually, preferably in advance using the booking portal for the court space.
Link here
All you need to do is enter your details and pay the $5 when prompted. Staff will check off your name on the system when you arrive. Only if you are having trouble booking online, should come on the day and pay $5 at the counter.This is discouraged as it makes it hard to manage the Covid restrictions on total numbers.
You will also need to fill out a register of attendance at the front desk and pay with a card, as the stadium is a cashless facility at the moment.
FRANKSTON
The management have advised that all members will have to sign into the stadium on the day via a QR code (using a smartphone) or by manual sign in. Masks may be required.
WAVERLEY
Normal social distancing and a limit of 20 people in the tea room.
Note that the Stadium may have the doors closed and is only open to bookings (we are included).
If that is the case, the first people there will probably have to enter at the main door initially. It is OK to open the side door while people are flying but it MUST be closed if everyone is at morning tea.
If anyone who is not IA comes to the side door they must be instructed to go round to the main door.
BORONIA
Entry sign in by phone scan. If you cannot use the code, then sign in manually on entry using the entrance just to the west of the main doorscan.
We can use the lunchroom but must bring your own cups and stuff.
Masks must be worn and social distancing applies.
Normal start time at all venues is 9:00am.
Flying can normally continue till 12:00 at minimum and 12:30 at most times but it may depend on other bookings for the day and Covid-safe cleaning requirements.
Waverley is normally on the 2nd Tue, 3rd Wed and Last Fri of the month.
Knox is normally the 1st Friday and 3rd Tue.
Donvale is normally the 1st and last Wed.
Frankston is normally the 2nd Thursday and last Monday with some Fridays.
But there will be variation to spread days as evenly as possible and accommodate basketball bookings.
Venue addresses
Waverley Basketball Stadium
Cnr. Batesford Rd & Power Ave. Chadstone/Ashwood 3148.
IA Contact Ian Jemmeson 9572 0070
Knox Basketball Stadium
7 Park Crescent, Boronia, 3155.
Enter car park in Park Crescent.
IA Contact Lew Rodman 9887 1060
Donvale (Mullum Mullum) Basketball Stadium
31 Springvale Rd, Donvale VIC 3111
IA Contact Laurie Clark 0415 867 240
Frankston Basketball Stadium
90 Bardia Ave, Seaford VIC 3196
IA Contact Graham Plaskett 0412 137 296
Maps of the locations of all 4 are here.
PLEASE NOTE
1) Bookings may come up for Fridays all day, from schools that need all the courts for competitions. Any such priority bookings are not known at the start of the year but as soon as advance notice is received any alteration to the timetable will be notified on this web site if there is a clash.
2) On hot days in summer, the stadium management may be obligated to have the air conditioning on during the day to keep the venue cool for competitions. It cannot be turned off to accommodate indoor flying.
Knox is normally the 1st Friday and 3rd Tue.
Donvale is normally the 1st and last Wed.
Frankston is normally the 2nd Thursday and last Monday with some Fridays.
But there will be variation to spread days as evenly as possible and accommodate basketball bookings.
Venue addresses
Waverley Basketball Stadium
Cnr. Batesford Rd & Power Ave. Chadstone/Ashwood 3148.
IA Contact Ian Jemmeson 9572 0070
Knox Basketball Stadium
7 Park Crescent, Boronia, 3155.
Enter car park in Park Crescent.
IA Contact Lew Rodman 9887 1060
Donvale (Mullum Mullum) Basketball Stadium
31 Springvale Rd, Donvale VIC 3111
IA Contact Laurie Clark 0415 867 240
Frankston Basketball Stadium
90 Bardia Ave, Seaford VIC 3196
IA Contact Graham Plaskett 0412 137 296
Maps of the locations of all 4 are here.
PLEASE NOTE
1) Bookings may come up for Fridays all day, from schools that need all the courts for competitions. Any such priority bookings are not known at the start of the year but as soon as advance notice is received any alteration to the timetable will be notified on this web site if there is a clash.
2) On hot days in summer, the stadium management may be obligated to have the air conditioning on during the day to keep the venue cool for competitions. It cannot be turned off to accommodate indoor flying.
Committee for 2019/2020 elected at the AGM 30 August 2019
President - John Julian
Vice President - Lew Rodman
Secretary - Ian Jemmeson
Treasurer - Laurie Clark
Committee Member - Don Bladier
Committee Member - Ron Hickman
Committee Member - Gary O'Mahony
Committee Member - Bruce Gillard
Elected at the GM 3 January 2020
Committee Member - Graham Plaskett
President's and Secretary's Reports from the AGM
Download here
President - John Julian
Vice President - Lew Rodman
Secretary - Ian Jemmeson
Treasurer - Laurie Clark
Committee Member - Don Bladier
Committee Member - Ron Hickman
Committee Member - Gary O'Mahony
Committee Member - Bruce Gillard
Elected at the GM 3 January 2020
Committee Member - Graham Plaskett
President's and Secretary's Reports from the AGM
Download here
| presidents_report_2019.pdf |
| ia_sec_report_agm19_.pdf |
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AUSTRALIAN MEN'S SHED ASSOCIATION
'SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP' INDOOR AVIATION
Indoor Flying Venues :
Waverley Basketball Stadium.
Knox Basketball Stadium
Donvale (Mullum Mullum) Basketball Stadium
Frankston Basketball Stadium
Flying days and times:
See above
Special thanks to Mike Bullock (General Manager) and Shane Palmer (Stadium Manager) of Waverley Basketball Association for providing this community service to Australian Men's Shed Asociation in the development of the first AMSA Indoor Aviation flying venue in Australia.
Waverley Basketball Stadium.
Knox Basketball Stadium
Donvale (Mullum Mullum) Basketball Stadium
Frankston Basketball Stadium
Flying days and times:
See above
Special thanks to Mike Bullock (General Manager) and Shane Palmer (Stadium Manager) of Waverley Basketball Association for providing this community service to Australian Men's Shed Asociation in the development of the first AMSA Indoor Aviation flying venue in Australia.
INDOOR AVIATION: WEATHER-PROOF FLYING.
PREDICTABLE 24/7 PERFECT FLYING CONDITIONS, ALWAYS.
PUT IN YOUR DIARY AND BE CERTAIN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FLY.
Membership is $30 per year which includes the AMSA Insurance.
In addition, there is a charge of $2 on the day when you fly to cover costs. The exception is at Donvale where fees are $5/day.
Non-members may fly as guests for no more than 3 sessions on payment of $5 each day and are covered by the AMSA insurance on those days.
In addition, there is a charge of $2 on the day when you fly to cover costs. The exception is at Donvale where fees are $5/day.
Non-members may fly as guests for no more than 3 sessions on payment of $5 each day and are covered by the AMSA insurance on those days.
Contacts
For all enquiries please email the Hon Secretary, ianjem@bigpond.com or phone 9572 0070.
If you wish to join the 'Indoor Aviation special interest group', please come along to a flying day and introduce yourself or if you prefer contact the Hon Secretary by email or phone using the details above.
If you wish to join the 'Indoor Aviation special interest group', please come along to a flying day and introduce yourself or if you prefer contact the Hon Secretary by email or phone using the details above.
Who are we?
The Australian Men's Shed Association - special interest group- Indoor Aviation
Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Indoor Aviation is a 'special interest group'- approved and insured* under Australian Men's Shed Association.
http://www.mensshed.org/ Membership is open to all.
* Insurance coverage is for Indoor flying only at AMSA Indoor Aviation venues.
Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Indoor Aviation is a 'special interest group'- approved and insured* under Australian Men's Shed Association.
http://www.mensshed.org/ Membership is open to all.
* Insurance coverage is for Indoor flying only at AMSA Indoor Aviation venues.
Basics
All persons wishing to fly must sign in and out on the 'attendance register' to be covered by AMSA insurance.
Non-marking soft sole shoes must be worn at all times on the courts.
No combustion fuel powered aircraft are permitted to fly at any Indoor Aviation venues.
In order to ensure safe flying in the 'shared' indoor space together with fragile free flight aircraft, all remote controlled aircraft will normally use 2.4 GHz equipment and single LiPo cells of not more than 350mAh capacity. This restriction also applies to helicopters and other rotor-craft.
Reasonable exceptions to this rule (for example the use of Infra Red and alternative legal radio frequencies or 2 cell LiPos) are at the absolute discretion of the Officer in Charge on the day and the onus is on the flyer to show that the use of such equipment will cause no potential damage to the flying environment and that any possible control conflicts are properly managed. More details here: Rules and Protocols
Non-marking soft sole shoes must be worn at all times on the courts.
No combustion fuel powered aircraft are permitted to fly at any Indoor Aviation venues.
In order to ensure safe flying in the 'shared' indoor space together with fragile free flight aircraft, all remote controlled aircraft will normally use 2.4 GHz equipment and single LiPo cells of not more than 350mAh capacity. This restriction also applies to helicopters and other rotor-craft.
Reasonable exceptions to this rule (for example the use of Infra Red and alternative legal radio frequencies or 2 cell LiPos) are at the absolute discretion of the Officer in Charge on the day and the onus is on the flyer to show that the use of such equipment will cause no potential damage to the flying environment and that any possible control conflicts are properly managed. More details here: Rules and Protocols
- Site last updated: 31 Aug, 2021. Website managed by John Julian
