Flying days for 2021
Flying days for 2021
NEXT FLYING DAYS FOR EACH SITE FOR 2021 ARE
WAVERLEY: WED APR 21st
BORONIA: FRI, APR 23rd
(Note: Tue 2oth AT BORONIA is cancellEd)
FRANKSTON: MON, APR 26TH
DONVALE: WED, APR 28TH
Full flying calendars for 2021 are given below.
These are likely dates but may change due to weather or stadium bookings.
These are likely dates but may change due to weather or stadium bookings.
VALE -Wes Hoffman
Wes lost his long battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 31 March.
Wes will be remembered as an exceptionally skilled and enthusiastic modeller, unfailingly helpful to others, and a genuine gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
In the picture Wes is being presented with the John Bird Trophy for 2018 by Julie Bird.
He won that year with his extremely clever design of a glider which utilised virtually every square mm of an A4 foam sheet. As expected with Wes designs, it performed outstandingly.
Wes will be remembered as an exceptionally skilled and enthusiastic modeller, unfailingly helpful to others, and a genuine gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
In the picture Wes is being presented with the John Bird Trophy for 2018 by Julie Bird.
He won that year with his extremely clever design of a glider which utilised virtually every square mm of an A4 foam sheet. As expected with Wes designs, it performed outstandingly.
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.
https://manningham.ymca.org.au/Services/Facility%20Hire/Pages/Mens-Shed.aspx
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. At this time masks not required.
WAVERLEY
Normal social distancing and a limit of 26 people in the tea room.
BORONIA
Entry sign in by phone scan, can use lunchroom but must bring your own cups and stuff.
You must book in individually, preferably in advance using the booking portal for the court space.
https://manningham.ymca.org.au/Services/Facility%20Hire/Pages/Mens-Shed.aspx
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. At this time masks not required.
WAVERLEY
Normal social distancing and a limit of 26 people in the tea room.
BORONIA
Entry sign in by phone scan, can use lunchroom but must bring your own cups and stuff.
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.
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Photos from Donvale on WEd 24 February - Thanks to Stephen Moore
A short video of Brian Ealy's FF model and a picture from Frankston on the 11th Feb
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Video of flying at Mullum Mullum Stadium (Donvale) on 6 January.
A Big thanks to Tim Morland
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Photos from waverley on Tuesday 15th December
Photos from Donvale on Tuesday 9th DeCember
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
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
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: 13 April, 2021. Website managed by John Julian
