THE NEXT FLYING DAYS FOR 2017
WAVERLEY Fri 27th October
KNOX Fri 3rd November
WAVERLEY Fri 27th October
KNOX Fri 3rd November
Normally flying takes place between 9:00 and 12:30 each day
In 2017 flying cannot USUALLY start before 9:00 at Either venue due to staff availability.
For Vapor fans
There is a new Vapor coming from Horizon Hobby/Modelflight
The Vapor Lite HP (in the middle) is the same length as the Mini Vapor.
It is roughly speaking a Vapor wing on a MIni Vapor body.
https://www.modelflight.com.au/e-flite-umx-vapor-lite-hp-rc-plane-bnf.html
The rudder post is a little taller and they have added an additional hole in the control horns to allow for more throw. The Vapor Lite HP flies at about the same wing loading as the Night Vapor but is about 3/4 the size and weight. It allows for loops that are about a foot and a half in diameter, and with the extra throw you can do spins and some other things as shown in the product video from the HH website.
youtu.be/W0Ec7VTcYn8
The Vapor Lite HP also uses a 17,000 kV motor to allow for vertical flight.
There is a new Vapor coming from Horizon Hobby/Modelflight
The Vapor Lite HP (in the middle) is the same length as the Mini Vapor.
It is roughly speaking a Vapor wing on a MIni Vapor body.
https://www.modelflight.com.au/e-flite-umx-vapor-lite-hp-rc-plane-bnf.html
The rudder post is a little taller and they have added an additional hole in the control horns to allow for more throw. The Vapor Lite HP flies at about the same wing loading as the Night Vapor but is about 3/4 the size and weight. It allows for loops that are about a foot and a half in diameter, and with the extra throw you can do spins and some other things as shown in the product video from the HH website.
youtu.be/W0Ec7VTcYn8
The Vapor Lite HP also uses a 17,000 kV motor to allow for vertical flight.
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Dates by month are:
Waverley Jan 27 - Site Closed Feb 7,15, 24 Mar 14,22,31 Apr 11,19, 28 May 9,17,26 Jun 13, 21, 30 Jul 19,28 Aug 8,16, 30 (not 25) Sep 12, 20, 28 Oct 10, 18, 27 Nov 15, 24 Dec 12, 20 |
Boronia (Knox) Feb 3, 14 Mar 3, 21 Apr 7,18 May 5,16 Jun 2, 20 Jul 14,18 Aug 4,15 Sep 5,15 Oct 13,17 Nov 3, 14 Dec 1 |
The dates are confirmed but, if the venue gets basketball bookings that require the whole venue all day, they take preference. We would normally know this type of information a month in advance so if any come up during the year, you will get plenty of notice, and the list above will be updated.
A PDF FILE OF intended DATES for the year in calendAr Format (NB: Not updated with changes)
| ia_calendar_2017.pdf |
Waverley is normally on the 2nd Tue, 3rd Wed and Last Fri of the month.
Knox is normally the 1st Friday and 3rd Tue.
But there is a bit of variation to spread days as evenly as possible and accommodate basketball bookings.
Venue addresses
Waverley Basketball Stadium
Cnr. Batesford Rd & Power Ave. Chadstone/Ashwood. Melway 69 J/H 1
IA Contact Ian Jemmeson 9572 0070
Knox Basketball Stadium
10 Park Crescent, Boronia. Melway 64 K 10
Enter car park in Park Crescent.
IA Contact Lew Rodman 9887 1060
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 is 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.
But there is a bit of variation to spread days as evenly as possible and accommodate basketball bookings.
Venue addresses
Waverley Basketball Stadium
Cnr. Batesford Rd & Power Ave. Chadstone/Ashwood. Melway 69 J/H 1
IA Contact Ian Jemmeson 9572 0070
Knox Basketball Stadium
10 Park Crescent, Boronia. Melway 64 K 10
Enter car park in Park Crescent.
IA Contact Lew Rodman 9887 1060
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 is 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 2017/2018 elected at the AGM 24 July 2017
President - John Julian
Vice President - Lew Rodman
Secretary - Ian Jemmeson
Treasurer - Laurie Clark
Committee Member - Don Bladier
Committee Member - Bruce Gillard
Committee Member - Geoff Glover
Committee Member - Bill Coombs
Committee Member - Gary O'Mahony
President's Report from the AGM
Download here presidents_report_2017.pdf
President - John Julian
Vice President - Lew Rodman
Secretary - Ian Jemmeson
Treasurer - Laurie Clark
Committee Member - Don Bladier
Committee Member - Bruce Gillard
Committee Member - Geoff Glover
Committee Member - Bill Coombs
Committee Member - Gary O'Mahony
President's Report from the AGM
Download here presidents_report_2017.pdf
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AUSTRALIAN MEN'S SHED ASSOCIATION
'SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP' INDOOR AVIATION
Indoor Flying Venues :
Waverley Basketball Stadium.
Knox 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
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.
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.
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
To assist in the provision of a safe and shared flying environment, please respect the guidance and decisions of the 'Officer-Charge' at the flying events.
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
To assist in the provision of a safe and shared flying environment, please respect the guidance and decisions of the 'Officer-Charge' at the flying events.
Site last updated: 22 Oct 2017. Website managed by John Julian
