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At Bega District Model Club, we
are keeping our wings in full flight
while improving our field conditions
thanks to the ongoing support and
financial assistance of the MAAA.
In the recent 2015/2016 Club
Assistance Scheme, we were thrilled
to receive $7000, which we have
used towards buying a new lawn
mower for the club.
As like all clubs across Australia, we
think it is important to continue to
make improvements to both the
club’s facilities and flying fields-
enhancing the flying experience for
all members, ensuring our sport
maintains its fun-filled attitude and
high safety record.
The grant we kindly received from
the MAAA was used as part payment
to the cost of a mower. We can
now effectively mow the landing
and control line area, avoiding any
potential crashes. Members have
commented on the enhanced flying
experience due to the smoother
take-off and landing strip.
Not only has our flying field been
improved but the mowing time
has been dramatically reduced,
meaning members can get the hard
work out of the way and continue to
enjoy the sport we love.
From the MAAA
Stay tuned for the MAAA’s next club
assistance scheme opening in
February 2017.
Thank you to Peter for providing his
fantastic story.
cutting the way to more
fun filled flying
BY PETER VAN DE WATERBEEMD - BEGA DISTRICT MODEL CLUB
SECRETARY
Avalon
AIRSHOWS DOWNUNDER 2017
Any of you aero modellers interested in
volunteering to work at Airshows Downunder next
February/March 2017?
The minimum time to work is 4 days, from Thursday
2nd March to and including Sunday 5th March.
Although the show runs from Monday 27th February.
There is free camping available at Lara, bring your
own campervan, caravan or tent. No power is
available.
The Airshow provides volunteers with a uniform,
shirts and hats, breakfast, lunch and evening
dinner. Also gives each volunteer 2 adult or 1 family
entry ticket to the show. You get to see the airshow
each day and at night, plus access to the exhibition
from Friday to Sunday.
There is training in marshalling of aircraft in Ground
Operations.
For more details contact David Axon, on 0409 942
113, or
NOVEMBER WING SPAN
MAAALogo.