SAMAA News Issue 3 of 2020

SAMAAnews Issue 3 of 2020

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Western Province Aerobatics League 1 Stuart Nix, photos by Michael Borcherds

NO SHADOW OF A DOUBT WHO THE WINNER IS! IT WAS TOO WINDY TO FLY ON THE 16TH FEB. NIC WAS KIND ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE COMP TO TAKE PLACE ON 1 MARCH Michael Borcherds’ winning Angel’s Shadow.

2020 is here, and the first Aerobatic League of the new season for the MAASA Western Cape members took place on Sunday 1 March. Only seven entries in the Masters class took to the air, flying the new P21 schedule. The weather was perfect, after a week of strong SE wind, and this was welcomed by everyone.

For flight 1, Stuart was first up, flying his Epic in competition for the first time. Saturday was a bad day, with the loss of complete signal and destroying his Astral whilst practicing at HRF. With only about six flights and many more hours of trimming needed, he managed a good score to take second place behind Michael Borcherds, who put in a strong and very smooth flight. Ernie Smith and Rodney Potter also flew a good flights, while Ozzie Parenzee was his normal chatter box. Pieter Kapp and Charlie Blakemore found the new schedule a challenge.

Flight two was once again won by Michael, Rodney improved to end seconds, Ernie dropped a zero on one manoeuvre which put him just behind Rodney and in front of Pieter, Stuart, Ozzie and Charlie.

Rodney and Stuart vacating the flight line.

SAMAA News contents of Issue 3 of 2020 MAASA Western Province Aerobatics League 1 - Stuart Nix Dust off your gliders; we’re going soaring! - Brett Lewis Covid and the turning wheel of time - Joe Coetzer Club news and action around the country SAMPE and RC Skydiving Gauteng Large Scale Aerobatics - Stefan Coetzer FPV Gauteng Regionals - Jaco Henn Blast from the Past From the SAMAA Office - Bob Skinner Pretoria Radio Flyers Jet Rally Folded Wings Memorial Jet Weekend Position for SAMAA honorary treasurer 2021 SAMAA Annual General Meeting Calendar of Events SAMAA information, contact details, SAMAA News information

Charlie Blakemore and Pieter Kapp with Charlie’s Mythos.

Stuart Nix with his new Epic. Astral was destroyed day before.

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For the third round, Michael decided not to take part which left the door open for Rodney, but the plane’s wheels dug into the grass runway surface on take-off, breaking the prop... zero score. So now, that left the door open for Ernie; if he pulled out all the stops, he could take the class win. He did improve but not enough. Don't ask him about the landing!

It would be a huge call for Stuart to improve so much to win the class.

He did improve on his first flight score but not good enough. Pieter improved and was very consistent with all three flights, as was Charlie. Ozzie aborted due to Rx battery failure as he switched the plane on...next time, charge your battery at home before the event; he was very lucky.

Judges enjoying the last rays of summer sun!

To conclude, despite such a small entry, the Notaumatic scoring system worked well, although there were some finger issues from the judges. Thanks to Nic for the use of the Stellenbosh Model Arcraft Academy field, and our judges, Martin Knoetzen, Kas Hamman, and Bernus van der Weshuizen. The next League comp is planned to take place at Tygerberg MFC; hopefully we can get a bigger entry.

Pieter Kapp’s Nuance.

Pieter with Charlie’s Mythos.

Rodney’s Allure.

Welcome back, Ozzie Parenzee!

Beautiful CA Epic Evolution, belongs to Stuart Nix.

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Allure about to take-off.

Ernie Smith’s Citrin.

Rodney and Ozzie after a good second flight.

Ozzie Parenzee’s Kunzit with spat problem on the landing gear.

Stuart’s Epic Evolution.

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Dust off your gliders; we’re going soaring!

Are you interested in social model gliding and slope soaring? Are you I look forward to seeing you on the gliding field or slope, very soon. keen to try out for a spot in a world champs model gliding team? Yes? Best wishes, Brett.

Then read on....

For more information please use one of the channels below...

- Website : https://mgasa.blogspot.com Social Gliding and Slope Soaring Clubs and administrators of registered flying sites started making - Email : flymga@gmail.com applications for permits to fly as of 3 July 2020. Many permits have - Phone : Brett Lewis (MGASA Chairman) 076-191-5277 been issued already and happy pilots started flying at fields and - WhatsApp Events Group : http://bit.ly/mga-events slopes all around the country from this past weekend. If your club or field doesn't have their permit to fly yet, they should have it very soon.

And if you need to find a club near you, please get in touch.

Competitive Gliding After our COVID-19 imposed break, the Model Gliding Association of South Africa (MGASA) will be resuming competitive league events again soon. Although things are still in progress to make our competitive events possible, we expect to have events starting in the next few weeks. Keep your eyes peeled for our updated event listing.

Team Selections 2020 is a team selection year for the F3K (hand launch) and F5J (electric thermal duration) competitive glider classes. We have plans to resume those team selection and team trials processes as soon as we can. If you are keen to try out for a place in one of our teams to compete at the upcoming world championships, make sure you are on our WhatsApp events group so that you don’t miss anything. And if you haven’t let us know your intention to compete, as yet, please drop us an email or message ASAP so that we know you are keen.

NATS 2020 is now NATS 2021 Sadly, we had to cancel our 2020 NATS which was planned for April 2020 at Karkloof in KZN. The good news is that we will give it another try next year - same time, same place. Our new (provisional) dates are Saturday 24, Sunday 25, and Monday 26th April 2021.

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Covid and the turning wheel of time.

Joe Coetzer

This China virus thing has disrupted many lives, destroyed businesses and yes, a few people died too. None of my family or close friends, which leaves one wondering about the harsh lockdown!

I have been building and flying model aircraft for many years.

Started when I was five years old, with basic balsa wood and cellulose glue, which came in a small glass bottle with a cork stopper.

To get the glue out, a thin piece of balsa wood was dipped into the golden amber liquid and a drop of glue applied to the joint you were working on. The smell of this ancient modeling glue is ingrained in my system to this day. I love it.

Rudimentary kits at the time were basically a block of balsa, with sheet wings and empennage. The block had to be carved into a fuselage; the propeller had to be carved too, and with luck, this contraption powered by a rubber band, would fly a few feet. Later on, I discovered the magnificent range of Keil Kraft kits. At five shillings and six pence, thiswas every aviation nut’s dream. I built most of these kits over many years and even flew the scale Gloster Javelin successfully with a Jetex unit fitted, and a rudimentary control line system. No active controls except for level flight in a small circle. The Jetex pellet would burn out in about 8 seconds, so flights were short, but realistic. The Jetex motors sounded very much like a small firework rocket.

I also converted a Keil Kraft scale Aeronca to electric power! Using a small toy car motor, a centre pole with two small ball bearings at the top, a cm or so apart, one negative and one positive, linked to my electric model train transformer. Each of the two control line wires was linked to a ball bearing and thus provided power to the motor. By slowly increasing power through the train transformer the plane would take-off and fly in perfect level circles. This was a massive and impressive success for my school buddies, who loved to fly the Aeronca in this set up.

The completed Skyjeep, detailed with a permanent marker.

This was unfortunately not so for me. I think this kit will be a challenge for the inexperienced builder. The fuselage formers proved to very brittle, which required some finicky repair work. With hindsight I should have put cross braces over the formers prior to assembly. The stringers provided in the kit also left much to be desired. The wood was just too soft and I replaced most of it with my own cut stringers. I still have a tool, especially made for this. How many of our SAMAA members have seen one and if so, knows how to use one?

Several positive aspects of the kit, is the provision of additional parts for a 100% scale model, with a smaller stabiliser and scale propeller. I built the flying version, bigger tail and large propeller. Shortly before commencing with covering of the model, I came across a video on using tissue, produced by an Italian aeromodeller. His technique is to first give the total bare balsa frame a light spray of clear dope. Then, sand down with the finest sandpaper you can find. He then uses a glue stick on the framework. In the case of a wing, the central rib, leading and trailing edge and tip rib. The glue is applied liberally. He then mists the pre-cut tissue with water and then apply the semi wet tissue to the framework.

The Guillows Edge kit came with real Esaki tissue. When wetted in this fashion, you can actually stretch the tissue over the framework and work out most of the wrinkles, since you can lift the tissue, pull on it and re-attach thereafter. Once dry, you end up with a drum-tight surface, which you have to pin down to prevent warps, when you spray it with clear dope. The end result is in the pictures.

To conclude. Once again, model aircraft kept me sane, like so many times before, during the current tribulations. Cheaper than a psychiatrist and a lot more pleasant too. Try it and send me your contact details. I will invoice you sympathetically for my sound curative advice. Enjoy and fly safe.

But, I digress. When Covid forced us into lockdown, I regressed into a young boy again. Took out my stack of balsa, tissue, modern glues, such as cyano, glue sticks, and Tite Bond, as well as the piles of aeromodelling magazines with plans, and commenced building real stick-balsa-tissue planes again. Not only did this keep me sane, but it also refreshed basic building skills and I even learned some new tissue covering skills.

My first project was a 50cm Cessna Bird Dog. This one was a real memory trip and low and behold, it is a beautiful flyer too. I so wish Jack Abbot or Sieger Lampen could see this Bird Dog fly. Suddenly I also had a pang for lost friends! This little stick and tissue model took me back to the indoor flying evenings, which Jack Abbot used to arrange. And with it came the sad realization: this wonderful hobby of ours, is dying a slow, but sure death!

I think I must put a challenge out, let's see whether there are any other SAMAA members who can still build a real stick and tissue model aircraft! My second model was a real challenge, a Chrislea plan of the Skyjeep! This 29cm rubber-powered model is constructed from 1mm balsa sheeting. Trim was done on the balsa with a permanent marker. This is a surprisingly good flyer. As small as it is, it is amazingly stable and looks beautiful in the air! When the lockdown was extended, I bought a scale Guillows kit of the Edge 540 from Frasers. Alan was kind enough to give me as solid discount on the kit too! Most probably he remembered my friends saying that, because of my love for all things flying, I must have been born in a nest, but from poor parents!

This kit is laser cut and was supposedly an easy build.

Cessna Bird Dog...beautiful flyer!

Balsa stripper. Fence attached to foot adjusted to cut strips of balsa.

Electric Aeronca.

KeilKraft Ercoupe.

KK Pirate, Golden Bee .049, free flight.

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Club News and activities around the country Valley Radio Control Model Club

Andre Kotze

The city centre is a mere 8kms away, but we enjoy peace and tranquility.

The city centre is a mere 8kms away, but we enjoy peace and tranquility.

The quarry provides ample space for RC boating activities.

Car park area provides shade for members and their equipment.

Valley Radio Control Model Club is a new-aged model club that was conceived and founded in February/March 2005. The club is situated at the Coedmore old quarry site off Umhlatuzana Road, Sea View, in Durban. The quarry was filled with water many years ago and is now a large expanse of water. The cliff face on the other side of the quarry and the surrounding bush is home to some amazing bird-life including the African Fish Eagle. A survey carried out by the local bird group has identified some 100 species of birds including fish eagles, Egyptian geese, and even a pair of kiewiets who nest on the runway and completely ignore model planes taking-off over their heads.

The club has 10 flying members and 21 boating members who use the dam at the end of the runway to operate RC power boats. By agreement, flying is conducted in the morning up to 12:00 and boating thereafter. Being a small group of flying members they do cover a range of the flying disciplines which include fixed-wing of various types including the ubiquitous Ugly Stik, scale, fun-flyers etc. also flown are helicopters, drones, and the occasional glider.

During lock-down no flying was undertaken per the regulations but with the help of SAMAA and the opening of the regulations, flying has now recommenced and in the first weeks two new planes by members having their maiden flight. Being a small club we do not have any issue with and are able to comply with social distancing and numbers on the field at any one time. Now that inter club visits are allowed we welcome any flying visitors who can contact our club webmaster André at... webmaster@vrcmc.co.za

Two of our members’ models.

Facilities are rented from the Durban Corporation for a nominal annual rental and the members undertake the maintenance and grass cutting themselves. While no buildings or formal facilities and structures are on site, there is a tree-shaded parking area overlooking the dam, a pit area again shaded by trees, and a grass runway of 180m length giving us a location of peace and quiet to be able to enjoy our passion.

Ceres Model Aircraft Club

Peter Brewis

Die winter reenvalstreek van Wes-Kaap het goeie neerslae vanjaar gehad.

Sneeu op die berge suid van Ceres is hier ook sigbaar.

Lede van sommige klubs het hulself besig gehou tydens die grendelperiode. Van Peter Brewis by die Ceres Model Aircraft Club, kom hierdie brokkie nuus: Ek dink julle sal die twee fotos geniet.So lyk dit by CMAC op Woensdag 15 Julie. Die "Kaap van Storms" het beslis kom kuier!

Being a small club, the members are most helpful of each other, and support for the novice flyers is one of our fundamental aspects. Often having two planes in the air at the same time is almost considered congested airspace! We are also spoilt by virtue of the location, in not being restricted for space, or having issues with neighbours objecting to us practicing our hobby. We do practice normal respect and compliance with SAMAA rules and regulations.

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Walker Bay Radio Flyers, Hermanus

Cape Radio Flyers

Marc Wolffe

Terry Lesser. Pics by Paul Wronsley

The view of Table Mountain is unmistakable...beautiful!

Pilot 90 trainer by Norman de Villiers, on a slow fly-by.

Well, we seem to be getting things moving back to normal again here in South Africa and at my club - Walker Bay Radio Flyers (from Terence Lesser). I have been involved getting the South African Model Aircraft Association (SAMAA) COVID-19 Management Plan drafted and pleased to announce that today, yes today, Sunday 5 July, we got our Certificate of Compliance, and preparing mandatory signage for our opening later this coming week.

A bit late, but here are some pictures taken over the last weekend, 19 and 19 July. We had two superb days down in the Cape and many of our members made full use of the opportunity to get out and do some flying, in what can only be described as the perfect winter’s day.

Well, two of them actually!

Thanks to all who made this possible; our Chairman Norman de Villiers steered us through the storm on VFR rules. In addition to this, our WBRF work party, whilst adhering to social distancing, laid the new BotRiver field runway topping, in the form of a heavy density fabric cover, biggest carpet I’ve ever seen!

A Cape Radio Flyers litter of Cubs!

The two J3 Cubs of Michael Lloyd (AYC) and Marc Wolffe (MXT).

Apprentice of Peter Martens about to take-off.

Steven Munch maidened his Tiger 120, an enlarged Carl Goldberg kit.

Colin Cohen’s 90-size trainer.

Charles Stevens’ 60-size Stik, electric with 6s 5000mA 45c batteries.

Marc Wolffe’s big Piper J3 Cub on a slow fly-by.

Torsten Spitzner built this “Big Apple”, designed by Dick Sarpolus in 1982.

Plans downloaded from Outerzone and scratch built.

Charles’ Canard Stik, with 5s 5000mAh 45c batteries.

Tony Spinelli’s Hirobo Eagle Freya Evol. OS .91 Hz. Rotor 1605mm dia.

Tailboom is own project. Heli weight Nature and aeromodelling co-existing! is 5,9 kgs without fuel.

Miles Magister by Marc Alperstein. Project took seven years to complete, and this fantastic little plane flies beautifully.

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Robertson Radio Flyers

Morne Swanepoel

Darren Kelly en Morné Swanepoel met die twee kleurvolle MB 326 Impalas, in SALM Silwer Valke kleurskemas.

Robertson Radio Flyers se lugruim word gereeld versier deur drie SAAF lugmag vliegtuie wat dateer vanuit die 70s tot vroeë 90s.

Darren Kelly en Morné Swaneoel vlieg albei 1/6de skaal MB326 Impalas in twee verskillende Silwer Valke kleurskemas, en Glen Roberts vlieg sy Vampire, 'n SAAF voorganger van die Impala.

Darren Kelly se MB-326 (Italiaanse Aermacchi-produk, vervaardig deur Atlas Aircraft Corporation in Suid-Afrika (tans Denel Aviation).

Darren Kelly het onlangs sy 1/6de skaal AB Models MB326 Impala gemaiden. Die Impala, aangedryf deur ‘n 8kg Behotec turbine, het foutloos opgestyg en gevlieg, gevolg deur n perfekte landing. Darren het die bou van die Impala, asook die verfwerk alles self behartig.

Morné Swanepoel het ook van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak en met sy vier jaar oue 1/6de skaal MB326 Impala, wat alreeds 127 vlugte gevlieg het, die lugruim gedeel. Die Impala word aangedryf deur ‘n 10kg Jetcat turbine. ‘n Groter weergawe van die Impala word ook tans in Robertson gebou. Morné is al amper drie jaar jaar besig met die projek. Die Impala is 1/4 skaal, en sal aangedryf word deur ‘n 16kg turbine en hoër. Die vliegtuig, waarvan die moulds tans in produksie is, behoort teen middel 2021 te vlieg.

Glen Roberts, nou al 'n welkome Robertsonner en nuwe lid by RRF het ook onlangs sy 1/4 skaal Vampire gemaiden. Glen, 'n baie bekende in die model vliegtuig bedryf, is befaamd vir sy uitstaande bouvernuf en skaal detail, waarmee die Vampire beslis kan spog.

Die Vampire word aangedryf deur ‘n16kg Wren, en het met heel gemak die lug in opgestyg, gevolg deur ‘n baie suksesvolle landing.

Detail op Vampire van Glen Roberts verbysterend. Hoogste vakmanskap!

Kwart-skaal Impala van Morné is reeds goed gevorderd.

Robertson-eskader van die SALM.

Darren se Impala op ‘n verbyvlug.

Die MB-326 van Morné is reeds vier jaar oud...nog steeds ‘n treffer.

Die Impala van Darren Kelly maak ‘n foutlose rol.

Glen Roberts se kwart-skaal DH T-55 Vampire vertoon indrukwekkend in die Robertson-lugruim.

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Tygerberg Model Flying Club

KraaiFly Electric Flyers

Juan Fourie

What a beautiful day to come together and fly after such a long time of not being able to fly due to the COVID-19 lock-down. TMFC members savoured the calm winter conditions by getting together for a great day of flying.

Cornel Reyneke

Cornel Reyneke ready for the maiden flight of his Air Tractor and some early-morning crop dusting.

Planes waiting and ready to go! Let’s fly, guys!

Mike and Optera after very successful maiden. Now I want one too!

Paul Demmer doing a blade scrape/tippy toe with his Goblin 700 Draken.

Tollie's Cub after a great flight; he needed those big wheels for the wet grass. ;)

What a beautiful sight, all that water!

We thank the Lord for the rainfall during the winter!

Johan Keun & Pierre Marais sharing thoughts on Pierre's Siai Marchetti SF-260 own design/scratch build.

Willem de Vos (l) with his Artisan, and Kobus de Koker with Corsair, prepping for take-off.

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SAMPE and RC Skydiving Part 1

Say hello to radio-controlled Skydiving! We tend to become fixated on fixed-wing and rotating wing models, and perhaps do not notice this exciting branch of our hobby and sport. This information piece will give SAMAA members a bit of insight into the marvellous world of model skydiving, how it is practiced, managed, and being developed in South Africa. Worldwide activity is increasing, and with the right guidance, this may become another of the international competitive disciplines in the FAI/CIAM house.

These little dudes are fully-equipped, with working scale parachutes (or canopies).

Safety rules • An RC skydiver will always be fitted with a working safety device/pin, and the skydiver will comply to technical specifications (refer SAMPE competition rules for RC Skydivers).

• An RC skydiver will never be dropped out of the designated flying zone of a specific venue or club.

• An RC skydiver will never be dropped overhead any people or property.

• For an event, the “drop zone” or “drop circle” might be set up outside of the designated flying zone of the venue or club, to facilitate proper landing approaches.

Never to be dropped over people or property!

SAMPE will operate under all rues and regulations set out be the SAMAA, with the addition of the following: • Events and competitions will be managed under the document “SAMPE Competition Rules for RC Skydivers” • Events will be internally organised at local clubs, and will operate within their specific rules • Fly-ins or events organised for spectators, will be registered as per SAMAA standard event applications and approvals • All SAMPE events will take place at SAMAA-registered sites • All SAMAA and SAMPE safety regulations and procedures will be adhered to at all registered events • To receive SAMPE membership, a pilot must first be a Ppaid-up member of the SAMAA • To operate an RC Skydiver without assistance, the pilot must hold a Free Fall badge (Solo). It is not necessary to hold a SAMAA fixed-wing solo rating, but the pilot may not operate any other craft other than the RC Skydiver.

Pre-flight check, and verbal test • A pilot must be familiar with all the components and workings of an RC Skydiver. This must be explained to the instructor • The pilot must be able to pack the parachute correctly, with no assistance • Special attention must be paid to the attachment, and give a description to the instructor on the working of the safety pin and safety equipment • The pilot must be able to attach the RC Skydiver to the aircraft with no assistance, explaining to the instructor the working of the safety pin attachment to the drop plane. Explain also all the other safety requirements. The engine of the drop plane must not be running at the time of attachment, and electrically-powered aircraft must not have the throttle armed.

Careful attention to folding/packing the parachute, and attachment.

• The pilot must do control checks after attaching the skydiver to the aircraft, and confirm to the instructor, the removal of the packing rope from the skydiver • The pilot must be familiar with commands between him and the drop plane pilot, and be able to explain this to the instructor • The pilot must explain to the instructor how to read the wind, and to direct the drop plane pilot to the correct drop location point and height, in relation to the wind direction. He must also demonstrate the drop command (Release now!) at the appropriate time. After this explanation, the test starts, and the pilot of the drop plane takes-off as directed.

Drag, velocity, and gravity The RC Skydiver is taken to altitude by the drop plane, and is released. Drag is a function of speed; as the skydiver accelerates, the drag increases, until the force of drag is equal to the force of gravity. This is terminal velocity, and the skydiver will no longer accelerate, but will keep falling at this speed.

The parachute is opened, and suddenly the drag is much greater than the weight. So, the object now decelerates, until drag is equal to weight again, and a new terminal velocity is established.

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1. If the centre of gravity is in the correct position, the jumper stays in a stable, horizontal position during free-fall.

2. Here the CG is in a too-forward position. The jumper starts to dive its head to a certain degree, then turns back to a horizontal position and beyond. Then the complete cycle starts again!

safe side concerning wing loading and so on.

The slower your model flies during the release of the jumper, the more stable its free fall will be Typical position during free flight. Note right from the beginning, and the “beer belly“ filled with lead ballast, and less problems will occur during rubber bands that keep legs in the descent. The faster your plane desired position. flies during release, the more problems will occur during free fall. The jumper needs more time to stabilise.

Now for some principles with respect to the jump box. Its main job is to hold the jumper safely during transport and eventually release it into free fall.

As a rule of thumb, your jump plane should be a really docile model with a bit of extra power. A span not in excess of 3 metres is ideal for transporting the aircraft to the flying field. If the span is above 2m, you´re usually on the

For dropping the jumper, you are a team in the true sense of the word. Agree on the point where you want your jumper to be dropped, before take-off. If there is any problem during approach, go round and try again. The aircraft pilot must always announce the drop with a clear “GO”, or the like. Of course, any ordinary pilot who can control an aerobatic model, is able to take your jumper up to the desired altitude absolutely safely.

Shown in the middle, is the block-and-pulley servo. Also, a pushrod that moves the 5mm silver steel shaft. The flanges (or bearing surfaces) are on the sides of the servo bay, made from 2 mm plywood. The right-hand pic shows how the steering line is run through the mechanism.

To be on the safe side, one would normally deploy a parachute with the brakes set to a certain extent.

A non-braked parachute immediately starts to move forward and downward once it’s fully open.

1. If canopy stays in this position right after opening, make the steering lines a bit longer.

2. Canopy should not move beyond position 2, before it is pulled back to its top position by the jumper.

3. If canopy gets as far forward and down as shown here, the steering lines must be shortened for safety reasons.

If the jumper keeps spinning clockwise (seen from above), use the left arm to stop the spin.

This jump box is made of carbon fibre.

Of course 2mm birch ply will do.

100mm

45mm

Front (head of jumper) About 50mm

The white arrows highlight the main steering lines. The red arrow points out the interlaced lines used for deployment braking.

These are the measurements for the jump box. The body is made of 2mm birch plywood. All parts must be notched where they are joined. Reinforce the corners with a layer or two of fibre-glass and resin. If you want, you could taper the front and rear end (see dotted lines).

140mm

Locking device

Top of jump box

Sides of jump box (x2)

If you mount your box with carbon tubes, use a diameter of 10mm. The cut-outs at the rear end are for the rubber bands that keep the legs in the “up” position. Use a big canopy lock and a wire bracket to capture and safely hold the ring at the end of the strap that holds the jumper.

The strap should be about 25mm wide, and just long enough to firmly hold the jumper in place. The system works best, when the strap runs across the chest of the jumper, fairly close to the armpits.

45mm

Rear (legs of jumper)

Don’t forget to add some device that allows static lines to be easily attached and removed.

Rear panel (legs) Leading edge

Head panel

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Large Scale AerobaticS Stefan Coetzer

The pilots briefing...done before every competition.

The judges’ set-up for the day.

Charl Jooste’s Extra coming in to land.

On Sunday 23 August, LSA pilots had their first competition since the easing of the lock-down regulations. With 12 pilots entered, they were in for a packed day of aerobatics. With a light wind blowing, it was time for the traditional pilots briefing.

The first class in large scale aerobatics, is known as Basic. This class is specifically recommended for novice pilots who may be flying in their first competition. Three new pilots featured, and we saw much action. With the wind starting to pick up, it pushed pilot and machine to the edge. The class was won by Geoff Dale with a score of 1000.0. In second place was Juandré van der Schaar with a score of 841.5, and in third place was Charl Jooste with a score of 830.9.

Then came Sportsman, which also had two new pilots flying in their first competition; Chris Parker and Daniel Finch. Both flew excellent rounds, but by the end it was veteran pilot Myles Hasenbroek who took the honours in a tightly-contested class. The final scores reflected Daniel Finch on 943.0, Chris Parker scored 980.0, and Myles Hasenbroek scored 1000.0. When asked afterwards how much practice he put in, Myles just laughed and said he at least ran the engine the Saturday before the event!

Katana of Justin Gomersall being taxied out for one of his flights.

Danie Potgieter’s AJ Laser on finals.

Chris Parker’s Extra does a smooth landing.

The next class was Intermediate and only one pilot, Justin Gomersall participated. Justin flew his Katana and showed us that he has been flying large scale aerobatics for a while with his excellent skills.

Justin was also the organizer for the event, so if he was not flying, he was running up and down. In the end, Justin scored a 1000.0 Then followed Advanced, with Ian Edwards and Stan Fincham competing. With both pilots calling for each other, it was a close class and the scores at the end shows there is not too much separating the pilots. Ian Edwards scored a 1000.0 and Stan scored a 870.9.

Jeandré van der Schaar taxiing the RV out for his first flight.

The last class was Unlimited with only Danie Potgieter. When asked before his first flight what he thinks his chances are of winning, he said “I'm only aiming to finish in the top 2". Danie demonstrated why he was national champion a few times. His final score was 1000.0.

After the flying, everyone braaied while exchanging their flying stories. The next time these pilots will fly, will be at the Nationals on the weekend of 24-27 September.

Slick of Myles Hasenbroek.

Jeandré...hard landing with his RV.

Jacques Alberts helping Myles, while Daniel Finch taxies in.

SAMAA News Issue 3 of 2020 - Page 12

FPV Gauteng Regionals Jaco Henn

The new season kicked off with a good start at Barnstormers Model Flying Club. This round was a bit different than usual since Covid-19 was upon us and extra precautions were taken during the event.

This however, did not stop our eager pilots to come out on race day and brush off the rust on their flying skills after a lengthy lockdown period of no flying. All social distancing rules were obeyed with extra precautions in place, and race day went on without incident.

A total of 12 pilots participated in this round, 8 open and 4 sport pilots.

We were separated into 3 groups of 4 pilots which meant heats would go quickly and everyone could get in a lot of flying. We flew 2 practice rounds, 12 qualifier rounds and the usual 3 final rounds.

The track for this round was a relatively simple one. The first round of every season starts off easy and progresses in difficulty and technicality as we approach nationals at the end of the season. The track was fast-paced and also quad friendly with no cube or dive gates. The pilots loved flying the track and were picking up fast times towards the last few qualifier rounds.

It was a fantastic day of racing with beautiful weather and everyone had a great time. We want to thank Barnstormers for the use of their FPV Park and RCEdge for the track setup and timing. A huge thank you to all the pilots who came out to race and congratulations to all the pilots who took podium finishes.

Special congratulations to Chris Proenca, who not only took the win of the day, but was also voted in as the new Gauteng representative for FlyFPVSA. Stay safe everyone and we will see you at the next race.

SAMAA News Issue 3 of 2020 - Page 13

Blast from the past!

In today’s fast-paced world, we all too often neglect to honour the achievements of our pioneers, while we tend to revere the ones who are seeking eternal thermals in Elysian fields! A Blast from the Past, will show pics of some of our pioneers, present and past, and we hope this will inspire our senior pilots to contribute historical pictures for the SAMAAs History Preservation Project.

Unlike most other hobbies, aeromodelling in South Africa has always had a competitive aspect. In 1926, Alan Morris, from East London, built model aircraft from bamboo and oiled silk. One of them was a Warneford Demon, and from the beginning, the object was always to see how far, and how long the rubber-powered model could stay airborne.

By 1932, activities had progressed to a point where the Argus newspaper sponsored a model aircraft competition, at the Wingfield aerodrome, near the Cape Town suburb of Goodwood. A Mr John Butler won the competition, with a model that was judged as the best constructed, and it was able to make a flight of 8 seconds. The second-placed model flew for 9 seconds. It is recorded that regular activity by a group of Cape Town aeromodellers kept the movement going, including one of the founders of the SAMAA, Viv Gracie.

Simultaneous activity was recorded in other centres of the Union, and by August 1937, aeromodelling was so well established that a team of four fliers were selected to compete in the Wakefield Cup (for rubber-powered models), at the Great West Aerodrome (present Heathrow), at Hayes in Middlesex, England. The four of them could not attend in person, but the models were crated and shipped to England, to be proxy-flown by English fliers. Howard Endean’s model was flown to 27th place, and Phil Dalgety’s model attained 31st place. The models of the other two, Messrs Harker and Garvie were unfortunately destroyed before the competition.

For the next two years, there was increased activity all over the Union, and SA was represented twice more at the Wakefield Cup until August 1939, when the event took place at the Aviation Golf Course in Bendix, USA. The world was plunged into war a month later, and there was a lull in activities also in South Africa, and only in 1946 did general aeromodelling and competitive activities resume.

Unfortunately not much visual material exists of those early years, and gradually, a few bits of historical material are uncovered. Like an entry in the Excel worksheet of the second post-war Nationals in 1947, “at the Woodmead Airfield”. None of the older generation of full-size pilots had any idea of an airfield in Woodmead, and I can concur with this, since the present Sandton suburb of Woodmead is pretty undulating in topography, and hardly suitable for an airfield.

However, further research indicated that this was actually the Wendywood motor racing circuit, located since 1936 in the present location of Kelvin. The circuit was named after Lord Earl Howe, and when racing resumed after the war, the accessibility to and from the site posed problems for spectators, and the Rand Grand Prix of 1947 was the last event to take place. The site then became available to model flying enthusiasts, hence “Woodmead Airfield”, long before the M1 highway was constructed, now separating the suburbs of Woodmead/Wendywood, from Kelvin.

Johan Ehlers won his first national title in Scale, with this fine Bü-133 Bücker Jungmeister, at the Nationals at Vaal Radio Flyers in 1982.

Two models (Lancer and Demon) from the Warneford company. From 1920s

Charlie Marincowitz (Super Kaos, fully in red...his trademark!), Chris Sweatman (Lady Luck), and Ivan Oliver (Super Angel, modified from an MK Blue Angel); the 1975 South African aerobatic team to the World Championship in Bern, Switzerland.

Beau Pautz with his Class B free flight power model. He competed in the 1948 Nationals, held over the Easter weekend at the end of March. This National Championship took place at the Pretoria Aeromodellers Club field in Queenswood/Koedoespoort.

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Peter Westerman and Trent Meteor, winners of the 1980 Scale Nationals at Klerksdorp Radio Flyers.

Group of modellers at the Lombardy East club, know as Redair 2. Taken circa 1965, it shows (l-r) Jack Immelmann, Rene Trogolo, Hal Snow, Eddie Boys, and Con Wallis. Note Kraft and Orbit reed transmitters.

Allan van Breda and Clyde BoydSutherland with their F2C team racer at the 1976 Control Line World Championships, Namur, Belgium.

A youthful Keith Renecle, with his brother Brian’s team racing model, ca. 1966, Claremont, Cape Town.

Cliff Roberts, well-known modeller from East London. Model is Scimitar, (aerobatic, glass-fibre fuselage), with Skyleader SL radio, and OS .61 rear intake, ca. 1971.

John Brink with his own-designed, beautiful elliptical-winged Novi Arrow.

Placed third in the 1972 SA Nationals at Vaal Radio Flyers,Vereeniging.

Happy memories for the founders of the Silverton Model Flying Club: (l-r) Gerrie Braak, Joe Coetzer, Francois Anderson, Danie Steyn, Peet Steyn.

Silverton MFC established July 1968, in Waltloo.

Willie Pretorius, winner of the 1966 Nationals for Control Line Stunt, held at the Rand MAC field, south of Johannesburg.

Colin Jones and the famous Ryan STA. Gained 11th place at 1972 Scale world championship in Toulouse, France.

Dick du Plessis, David Yutar, Norman Kemsley, and AN Other at the field of the Bloemfontein Radio Flyers in May 1966. Middle Stiks, Senior Falcons were popular in those early days! Club site was south of Bloemfontein, in the vicinity of the present Windmill Casino.

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Frikkie Roos, SA soaring champion, international competitor, 70s and 80s.

Doc Ernest Allen holding while Chips Wannenburg winds the rubber motor for wife Betty. Cliff Culverwell observing. ca. 1950 at PAC, Koedoespoort.

Basil Metcalf holding his Bob Palmer Thunderbird control line stunter.

Betty Wannenburg releasing the free flight model for a winning flight.

The winners at the free flight national championships (class A) hed at Phesantekraal. Ben Boxall (1st), Robbie Rowe (2nd), and L Vos (3rd).

“A last-minute check up before operations start was made by Brian Lunt and Michael Holmes of the Pretoria Aeromodellers Club, during their demonstration at the Waterkloof air display” (early 1950).

Rich Brand receiving a trophy from George Casson and Don Mackenzie, at the 1968 Nationals for aerobatics.. held at Klerksdorp Radio Flyers.

Chris Sweatman assisting with starting a helicopter (mid 1970s).

Silver medallists at 1991 Pylon Racing World Championships in Wangaratta, 1998 saw another Silver medal for our F4C Scale team; Zwartkop AFB. Australia. John Murray (TM), Graeme Cox, Dean Mitchell, Peter Sherliker.

Neil Allen, Humphrey le Grice, Lesley Roberts, Glen Roberts.

SAMAA News Issue 3 of 2020 - Page 16

2021 SAMAA Annual General Meeting

Thursday 11 March 2021 at the SAMAA offices, Building R4, Denel Technical Academy 131 Atlas Road, Bonaero Park, Kempton Park. 19:00

Please support the AGM The SAMAA is your association!

The South African F4C Scale team at the 2000 FAI F4 Scale World Championships at Interlaken, Switzerland. Glen Roberts (l), with Sopwith Camel, Koos Pretorius (Harvard), and Humphrey le Grice, with Sopwith Pup. Johan Ehlers was team manager. Team gained second place silver medal.

Pierre Marais, AndrĂŠ Stockwell, and Craig Bell, the 1997 F3A RC Aerobatic team at Deblin, Poland.

Jack Abbot. Nature made him, and then broke the mould (Ludovico Ariosto).

A youthful Ivan Olivier, pictured here in 1970 with a Joe Bridi Sun Fli. SAMAA News Issue 3 of 2020 - Page 17

From the SAMAA Office

Bob Skinner

Slowly, life is returning to a semi-normal state. Most businesses have opened their doors, schools have reopened for some grades, inter-provincial travel is now possible, and pretty soon, international travel may again be possible. One may even visit guest houses, B&Bs, and other establishments, an industry which has been decimated during the height of the lock-down period.

I don’t smoke, and I enjoy the occasional glass of wine, so the prohibition did not have an adverse effect on my life. But the draconian regulations imposed by the SA government has left many industries, businesses, and establishments crippled, and for a long time to come still, is my guess. Like the former president, I cannot comprehend the numbers of how many millions and trillions of Rands have been covertly channeled to the pockets and vaults of criminals, who appear to be thriving in times of crises.

I see reports of national championships taking place in European countries; their flying season is rapidly coming to an end, and many countries have scheduled team selection processes, to be in a position to prepare for FAI Class 1 events in 2021 (world and continental championships).

In our own country, aeromodelling activities are picking up, and a few regional competitions have taken place. The relaxation of the COVID19 regulations have made it possible to hold the deferred Power Nationals, now at the end of September. At least one of the disciplines may be able to use the Nats as one of its team selection events, so that an RC Aerobatic team could qualify to participate in the 2021 world championship in Muncie, Indiana, in the USA. What is a little concerning, is that I have seen no information on this event, and time is fast running out for the US organisers (the AMA). The date and venue is a certainty, if Mr Covid does not flex his muscles, and the US introduces follow-up measures to contain the spread of the virus. Let’s wait and see.

Other events are also possible, provided the number of attendees is effectively managed. Large gatherings are still not possible, but in my opinion, with all the protocols in place, a fly-in is entirely possible, even with camping! One just has to be sensible, and apply common sense, and not be reckless to the potential dangers of a dreaded disease. Organised meetings are gradually taking on a new face...Zoom and Teams have become new words in our vocabulary, and traditional face-to-face meetings are being replaced by virtual meetings, which in itself bring some cost-saving. The FAI General Conference for 2020 will not be a traditional business meeting, but a virtual one, naturally with some challenges. Considerable thought had to go into voting processes; how to conduct voting, counting, ratifying, announcing, etc. In April, the Plenary Meeting of the CIAM (Commission for International Aeromodelling) had to be cancelled, due to the world wide travel ban. This meeting is cancelled entirely for 2020, and several virtual meetings have taken place to date, to decide the way forward for rule change proposals that were on the agenda, and election of office bearers, and awards, and assignment of championships, and a host of other business that is usually transacted at these meetings.

The SAMAA has a long and rich history, as can be seen from some of the previous pages. The Association can only exist with people at its core, and here is a complete list of persons who served either as chairmen, presidents, or general secretaries.

1938 1938 1939 1947 1952 1957 1960 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1966 1967 1969 1972 1973 1975 1976

Capt Roy Makepeace President of SAMAA Geoff Marriot Chairman of SAMAA Howard Endean Chairman of SAMAA Doc Ernest Allen Chairman of SAMAA Alf Yardley President of SAMAA Doc Ernest Allen Chairman of SAMAA RDJ du Toit President of SAMAA Basil Moore Chairman of SAMAA Mrs Marie Lee Secretary of STARS Eric Gets President of SAMAA Arthur Bonamour Chairman of SAMAA Basil Moore Chairman of SAMAA Dries Welgemoed General Secretary of SAARF Carl Harlen Chairman of SAARF Hein Venter Chairman of SAARF Dave Jenkins - Charles Thompson Acting Ch of SAARF Charles Thompson Chairman of SAARF Sandy Bennie Chairman of SAMAA Freddie Benjamin Chairman of SAMAA

1976 1979 1979 1979 1982 1986 1989 1992 1997 2005 2011 2013 2020

Charles Thompson - Don Mackenzie acting Chair of SAARF Charlie Marincowitz Chairman of SAARF Gerry Masters Chairman of SAMAA Peter Hearn Chairman of SAMAA Ian Fraser Chairman of SAARF Ian Fraser Chairman of SAARF/SAMAA Johan Ehlers Chairman of SAMAA Dave Armitage Chairman of SAMAA Bob Skinner Chairman of SAMAA Joe Coetzer Chairman of SAMAA Lionel Brink Chairman of SAMAA Marthinus Potgieter Chairman of SAMAA Danie Potgieter Chairman of SAMAA

SAMAA 1938-1986: South African Model Aeronautic Association STARS 1961-1965: Southern Territories Amateur Radio Society SAARF 1966-1986: South African Association of Radio Flyers SAMAA 1986-2020: South African Model Aircraft Association

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Telephone

e-mail address

Sept

27 27 27

Benoni Heliport Barnstormers TBA

Benoni Kempton Park TBA

Vintage Aircraft Fly-in CLASA Sunday Club Funfly KZN Large Scale Aerobatics Freestyle

Juanita Smith Keith Renecle Clive McInnes

083-630-8975 083-415-1409 073-500-7177

info@alshobbies.co.za krenecle@netactive.co.za clive@cmchobbies.co.za

October 2020

4 4 22-25 25 25 31

Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club Irene Radio Flyers Bona Bona Pvt Game Reserve Johannesburg MAC Barnstormers Barnstormers

Lion Park, P Maritzburg Centurion, Pretoria Wolmaransstad north Johannesburg Kempton Park Kempton Park

MMAC Foamie Day Gauteng Large Scale Aerobatics competition Folded Wings Memorial Jet Weekend Vintage Aircraft Fly-in SAMPE Model Skydiving CLASA C.Line Aerobatics, Combat, Team Racing

Keith Kirkham Justin Gomersall Boet Denysschen Juanita Smith Pieter Mulder Keith Renecle

082-895-7290 084-465-1000 082-449-4623 083-630-8975 082-828-5719 083-415-1409

keith.kirkham@pfisterer.co.za justin@dgkitchens.co.za dennys@ballmail.co.za info@alshobbies.co.za easyupenterprises@gmail.com krenecle@netactive.co.za

Nov 2020

15 15 21 22 28-29 28

Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club TBA TBA Rand Model Aeronautic Club Atlantic Flying Club Barnstormers

Lion Park, P Maritzburg TBA TBA south Johannesburg Rotary Way, Hermanus Kempton Park

MMAC Build-’n-Fly Gauteng LSA Year end event KZN Large Scale Aerobatics year-end function Vintage Aircraft Fly-in 2020 Hermanus Slope Soaring event CLASA C.Line Aerobatics, Combat, Team Racing

Keith Kirkham Justin Gomersall Clive McInnes Juanita Smith Simon Pfotenhauer Theo Kleynhans

082-895-7290 084-465-1000 073-500-7177 083-630-8975 082-436-9882 083-725-9279

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The SAMAA Activity Calendar Month & date/s

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Contact person

13 13 13

Rand Model Aeronautic Club TBA Johannesburg MAC

south Johannesburg TBA Diepsloot, north Joburg

Vintage Aircraft Fly-in MGA Gliding Fun Day SAMPE Model Skydiving

Juanita Smith Brett Lewis Pieter Mulder

083-630-8975 076-191-5277 082-828-5719

info@alshobbies.co.za brett@camerastuff.co.za easyupenterprises@gmail.com

22-25 October Folded Wings Memorial Jet Weekend Bona Bona Private Game Reserve, Wolmaransstad.

More information from Boet Denysschen, 082-449-4623

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The mission of the SAMAA is to add value to your flying experience through communication, dissemination of information, promotion, education, and the support of dialogue.

The SAMAA organisation, and the management committee Danie Potgieter Burt Botha Alec Groenewald Linda Dold

Chairman Vice-chairman Compliance. Communication Secretary

flyf3a@gmail.com burtbotha2@gmail.com alec@newnationprojects.co.za admin@samaa.org.za

082-875-8228 082-771-3485 082-456-5587 011-973-3679

Who leads our organisation, serves you, and provides guidance?

Johan Blom Development. Proficiency development@samaa.org.za Roland Suhrmuller Special Interest Groups sigchair@samaa.org.za Juanita Smith Treasurer info@alshobbies.co.za Bob Skinner General Manager gm@samaa.org.za

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The SAMAA administration and office Where do you find the SAMAA office, and who handles the administration, membership, and provides assistance?

PO Box 7116, Bonaero Park 1622. Tel/fax 011-973-3679. Fax-to-email 086-607-8733. Office 24/25, Building R4, Denel Technical Academy, 131 Atlas Road (Denel north entry), Bonaero Park. GPS Coordinates: S26o 08' 41.80" E028o 15' 59.04" (co-ordinates for the main entrance to building R4 on the campus) Bob Skinner General Manager. gm@samaa.org.za 011-973-3679, 083-283-1681.

Linda Dold Assistant to the GM, and SAMAA secretary. admin@samaa.org.za 011-973-3679.

The Special Interest Groups of the SAMAA (SIGs) Roland Suhrmuller Keith Renecle Grant Brook Brett Lewis Carlo Steyn Jaco Henn Matthys Botha Koos Pretorius Dean Grobbelaar Bruce Clark Wayne Urquhart Pieter Mulder

Who manages the competitive activities of the SAMAA? Chairman of the Special Interest Group committee sigchair@samaa.org.za Control Line Association of South Africa (CLASA) - Control Line flying krenecle@netactive.co.za Model Aerobatic Association of South Africa (MAASA) - RC PrecisionAerobatics chairman@maasa.co.za Model Gliding Association (MGA).- All forms of RC soaring brett@camerastuff.co.za Model Helicopters South Africa (MHSA) - RC Helicopter flying carlosteyn@live.co.za Fly-FPV-SA - Multi-rotor and First Person View Drone Racing jaco@potshot.co.za South African Miniature Pylon Racing Association (SAMPRA) - RC Pylon Racing bothamj@hotmail.com National Association of Scale Aeromodellers (NASA) - Scale flying jadriaan9@gmail.com South African Model Jet Association (SAMJA) - Turbine Jet activity deang@aerialconcepts.co.za Large Scale Aerobatics (LSA) - Scale Aerobatics brucegc1@gmail.com National Model Fun Fly Association (NMFFA) - Competition Fun Flying urquhartwayne@gmail.com South African Model Parachute Enthusiasts - Model Skydiving easyupenterprises@gmail.com

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How do I become a member of the SAMAA? Request an application form the SAMAA office staff at 011-973-3679. Or, visit www.samaa.org.za for a fillable MS Word form, under “Information”, then “Membership”. An on-line application process is displayed on www.samaa.co.za. Or simply submit your details by e-mail: typically we require your name, ID number, address, telephone, fax, cell number, and club. Send this to: admin@samaa.org.za Subscription fees for membership to the SAMAA From 1 January to 31 December 2020 From 1 January 2021 • Regular/adult members (19 to 60 years of age) R450 R475 • Junior members (18 years old and younger) R250 R250 • Senior Citizens/Retirees (60 years and older) R295 R310

Change of address or contact details?

Please visit the website www.samaa.co.za and sign in with your log-in and password. If you do not have a log-in and password, you may request this automatically, if you have a correct e-mail address on the membership programme. No internet? Contact the SAMAA office on 011-973-3679 to change your address.

One of the SAMAAs main functions and responsibilities, is to protect and serve your interests The SAMAA needs your help, to ensure that your rights and flying privileges are protected. Through the SAMAA, its Special Interest Groups, and numerous registered clubs throughout the country, you can experience the protection of your rights, and enjoy the real benefits in all aspects of model aviation.

• Advice On the building and flying of model aircraft, competition activities, airshow planning, club layouts, displays, special air events, illegal flying, regulations, airspace, advocacy, etc.

• Clubs Enjoyment of your activity in a group context. All SAMAA clubs are approved and registered with the SAMAA, and the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

• Insurance Cover of R20m per claim for damage to property, or injury or death to third parties (and member-to-member cover), for accidents or incidents that may arise from model flying activities.

• Proficiencies Recognition for our members’ flying proficiency, at all levels, and all disciplines.

• Guidelines On starting and registering a new club. For frequency operations, interaction with full-size aviation, Manuals of Operation, local operating procedures.

• SAMAA News To inform, communicate, educate, advise, and promote. This is your mouthpiece/forum as a member. Great promotional value for clubs, dealers, distributors.

• Rules Local and international, specifications of model aircraft, frequencies, safe flying practices, team selections, competitions.

• Web pages Good aeromodelling content, great links, regular updates, diary of events. Excellent membership site for self-maintenance.

• Representation The SIGs represent all competitive branches of aeromodelling. The SAMAA represents all members and clubs at a higher level of governance and regulation.

• Affiliations To the Aero Club of South Africa, and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Also to other institutions, like the Civil Aviation Authority, SA Air Force, ATNS, Denel, etc.

• Frequencies Protection by ICASA of frequencies in the national spectrum, which are allocated to radio control operations.

• Airspace Managing of airspace at registered model flying sites, through the CAA. The SAMAA is the only CAA-approved Aviation Recreation Organisation (ARO) for aeromodelling.

• CIAM Direct link with the CIAM (Commission for International Aeromodelling), which governs all world-wide competitive aeromodelling activities, competitions, and records.

These are just a few of the services that the SAMAA is able to offer its members. Benefit from these services, and let our combined membership add to the voice and strength of SAMAA.

Get a non-member to join today, and let’s make the SAMAA stronger!

SAMAAnews

The SAMAA News: its publication, submission of material, advertising

The SAMAA News is composed and published digitally, and distributed electronically to SAMAA members. It is produced in-house, until the position of an editor is advertised and filled. The SAMAA GM has been tasked to compile, edit, and produce the newsletter, and the office staff distribute the SAMAA News by e-mail to members, and interested parties. samaa-admin@mweb.co.za. PO Box 7116, Bonaero Park 1622.

Tel 011-973-3679. Fax 086-607-8733.

The views and opinions expressed in the SAMAA News, and the advertisements placed, do not necessarily represent the views of the SAMAA, its members, or its Management Committee. These are published for the interest and comments of our members and readers, and are not specifically endorsed, or verified for accuracy.

Check with the editor for the closing dates of submission of material. Photographs (conventional & electronic), are welcome. Long articles must be computer-generated, and must be in either MS Word, or editable text. Limit articles to 1 000 words - which is about a page-and-a-half in SAMAA News. You may e-mail your contributions, including graphics and pictures to: samaa-admin@mweb.co.za. Ensure that captions accompany all pictures, and that the pictures are of reasonable resolution, not e-mail resolution.

To advertise: Contact the SAMAA office. You must supply finished artwork in JPG format, to at least 300 dpi at the final size. Terms for all advertising is payment on receipt of invoice, as per the rate card below.

The SAMAAs bank details are: Nedbank, Menlyn Pretoria, branch code 1605 45, current account 1605 126 772.

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