SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2018

SAMAAnews Issue 4 of 2018

Newsletter of the South African Model Aircraft Association

The SAMAA Mission: To add value to your flying experience through communication, information, promotion, education, and the support of dialogue.

2018 NMFFA Fun Fly Masters Alec Groenewald, Riaan le Hanie, and Linda Dold Hot, sunny conditions in Nelspruit. All the FunFly Masters participants lined up for a photo opportunity.

It all started on the morning of Saturday 27th October 2018 at around 07:00. The sky over Lowveld Model Aircraft Club (Nelspruit) would never be the same again after the Fun Fly Masters 2018; it will certainly be remembered as one for the books. The entries at the beginning of the Fun Fly Series season were very promising with a high number of fliers attending the first round.

Fortunately this continued throughout the year causing a remarkable build-up towards the 2018 Masters event.

True to the beginning of the 2018 season, the committee were faced with over 40 participants that flew two or more rounds during the year. The cut-off had to be made, based on scores achieved, and 20 participants were invited to compete in the NMFFA Fun Fly Masters, held at the Lowveld Model Aircraft Club (LOMAC) in Nelspruit. 19 participants confirmed, and 18 arrived to compete.

The spirits ran high, on the first day 27 October. Early-morning coffee was served, followed by an introduction to the judges and the rules of course, whereafter the fun really started. The morning was clear and crisp with hardly any wind; however, the Lowveld did not disappoint as Mother Nature turned on the heat with gusty winds truly testing the pilots’ skills. Regardless of how it went, everyone flew in the same conditions, and we know that the results sheet speak for itself. The day ended with a Lowveld sunset braai, and with something to cool down the throat and revitalise the body and mind, or so they said!

The second day was no better than the first, perhaps a tad worse as the revitalising refreshments of the night before had

Pilots briefing at 07:00. 18 pilots in total…

11 in Open class, 7 in Sportsman class, and so the Fun begins!

Roger Auker from Maritzburg MAC.

Pilot registration at 06h40…each pilot and judge received a goody bag.

2019 Fun Fly Masters judges: (l-r) Wayne Urquhart, Pieter Rabie, Lemmy Dolezal.

Sarel Venter, tuning the Stik’s engine.

Alec Groenewald “talking” to his Stik!

Allen, closest for the Spot Landing?

The big multi-purpose tent was handy in the hot conditions: relaxation, battery charging Pieter Rabie (left), Donald Dold (pilot), and Participants getting ready for the first event station and score-keeping.

Barry van der Vyver. of the 2019 Fun Fly Masters.

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a strange effect on some of the pilots. Nonetheless, the events had to be flown and so they were. Some pilots entertained the crowds with real Fun Fly skills, or special manoeuvres, as they called it, whilst others were in it to win it. The last Masters held at LOMAC goes back about 15 years. Interesting fact of this year’s Masters was that it was attended by three teams of father and son, all six competing; we had another father-and-son team, but only one of them competing. Also of interest is that three of the pilots have competed at international level; Roston Dugmore (F3A Aerobatics), Tiaan van Rooyen (F3K Gliders), and Arney Sieling (F3C Helicopters).

David, Louis Potgieter

Tiaan, Pieter

Arney, Johan

Graham, Daniel

Barry van der

Pieter van

“Donald, go right...

Russell

Daniel Finch

Finch Vyver your other right” McAllister We have to thank allvan theRooyen organisers, andSieling sponsors that made the event possible; toRooyen SAMAA and the SIG’s for their support; LOMAC club members, giving up the field for the weekend, and most of all to all the fliers who participated in the FF Series and qualified for invitation to compete in the Masters. It was an unbelievable privilege, and the experience was well worth the effort. Hope to see all of you next year. After all the scores were tallied and verified, the winners were announced and we would like to congratulate them (see results table).

Here is the battle plan...

Saturday morning 27 October - Round 1 Event 1 Event 2 Full-stop Test your skills spot landing (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)

Event 3 Double Twist Touch ‘n Go

Event 4 Loops in 30 seconds

Event 5 Timed Flight

Saturday afternoon - Round 2 Event 1 Event 2 Longest Glide Touch and Go with a Circuit between the lines

Event 3 Don’t lose your Marbles

Event 4 Circuits and

Event 5 As many Immelmann’s & Split S’ as you dare

Sunday morning 28 October - Round 3 Event 1 Event 2 Test your Limbo 360 Bombing skills

Event 3 Mickey Mouse Roller Coaster

Event 4 Land on the Spot

Event 5 Glide with a Sting

Arney: “Am I closest to the line?”

“What seems to be the problem, Donald?” Judge Lemmy watching intently.

Event 6 Think Carefully

Event 7 Longest Glide

Event 6 Touch and Go as you like

David, getting ready for a flight.

Alwyn van Schalkwyk and his Fun Fly model, Aces High

Oooooops-a-daisy!

“Look son...no wheels!” Johan’s bombdropping skills dropped him.

Alec helping Louis to tune the engine of the Stik.

Barry in assistant mode (for Russell McAllister).

Do as many Limbo passes as you like!

Oh oh...this usually means trouble!

Tiaan exhibiting his relaxed style of Limbo. Roston...aggressive attacks, but smooth.

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David, successfully nursing it through.

Sniper nicely-proportioned for most of the current Fun Fly tasks. Kit is well-engineered Sniper of Allen Fraser about to take-off, Up, up, and Away! Donald settling in for (not over-engineered) and pieces fit together perfectly. under the watchful eye of Lemmy Dolezal. another task.

Eendjies, eendjies, staan in ‘n ry...

Lunch time and coffee time.

Roston to Louis: “I’m eating now, Alec can Sarel Venter... call for you”. concentrating.

Louis Carosin’s battle-axe.

Alec looks relaxed.

Obviously a timed event...judges alert.

Armourer Pieter Rabie making sure the bombs are securely loaded and armed.

Sarel assisting Russell to get ready for his next task.

Donald...seriaaaas. Start-line; Johan Sieling having to answer with his flying skill.

Roger, out in the veld.

Riaan and Alec, also enjoying their walk.

Beautiful view from the Lowveld Model Aircraft Club.

Results - NMFFA 2019 Fun Fly Masters

Big tent provided relief, joy, shelter.

Long shadows on Saturday afternoon.

Wind shift resulted in flight line change.

Place Name

Class

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Total

1.

2.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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Roston Dugmore Tiaan van Rooyen Arney Sieling David Potgieter Daniel Finch Allen Fraser Pieter van Rooyen Barry van der Vyver Riaan le Hanie Alwyn van Schalkwyk Johan Sieling

Open Open Open Open Open Veterans Veterans Open Open Open Veterans

666 538 441 453 378 430 443 347 395 206 165

475 441 387 332 318 320 221 246 169 124 111

438 397 375 285 328 237 284 262 170 143 84

1579 1376 1203 1070 1024 987 948 855 734 473 360

1.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

Sarel Venter Louis Carosin Alec Groenewald Roger Auker Donald Dold Russell McAllister Louis Potgieter

Sportsman Sportsman Sportsman Sportsman Sportsman Sportsman Sportsman

422 470 571 330 420 213 188

545 317 333 327 302 97 155

309 369 180 298 146 145 -

1276 1156 1084 955 868 455 343

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2018 Fun Fly Masters winner, Roston Dugmore.

Good friends, and respected rivals: Arney Sieling and Roston Dugmore.

Alec receiving award Tiaan, 2nd in Open from Nation Shivambu. class.

David and Lemmy.

David placed 4th.

Daniel placed 5th in Open class.

Sarel, Louis, and Alec...first three placers in the Sportsman class.

Louis Carosin, took second in Sportsman.

Piet (2nd) and Allen, 1st in Veteran’s.

Congratulated by Nation Shivambu.

Sarel very happy with his win in Sportsman. Barry van der Vyver soldiered on to obtain Our grateful thanks to New Nation Projects. 8th place in Open class.

Johan Sieling, achieved third place in the Veterans class.

Lemmy thanking Riaan le Hanie for his participation; placed 9th.

Classy trophies and SAMAA caps awarded to winners in each class.

AGM, functions, and briefings took place in the shelter of the big tent.

Arney Sieling being congratulated on his third place in the Masters class.

Roger Auker, fourth Sportsman. Award by Donald Dold placed fifth in his first Fun Fly Nation Shivambu, of New Nation Projects. Masters.

Russell McAllister did good under pressure at his first Fun Fly Masters.

See you at the 2019 Fun F ly Masters at Silverton MFC!

Get your club and your flying buddies ready and motivated to compete in the 2019 Fun Fly Series.

Get more information from the Fun Fly committee (Johan and Arney Sieling, and Allen Fraser).

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2019 F3J World Championships 22-28 July 2018, Brasov, Romania

Michelle Goodrum Official opening ceremony of championship took place on the airfield of Brasov, Romania.

Alan likes spot landings! Practice @Coves. Juanita too.

SA F3J team at practice.

Great sponsorship ex Huawei. Thank you!

With thanks to Mike Vos, Brett Lewis, Gordon Buckland, Kel Johnson and Tomas Bartovsky for their reports.

The team selection procedure for the 2018 World Championships comprised two team selection competitions, the highest results from one of these contests determined which 10 pilots qualified to take part in the final team trials contest. All pilots invited to the Team Trials were asked if they would travel to Romania for the World Championships prior to the Team Trials event, and the final selection of the top three pilots would be the average of the qualifying team selection contest, and the final Team Trials score. The top 10 pilots who competed in the team selection contests and were invited to the Team Trials event on 7th January 2018 were: Alan Smith, Ian Sime, Aldo Vos, C r a i g G o o d r u m , Michelle Goodrum, Chris Adrian, Juanita Smith, Mark Shepherd, Nigel Wilkinson, and Peter Moore.

The only pilots who were able and willing to attend the championships were Alan, Craig, and Juanita, as Michelle was undergoing chemo and was not available to compete in the Team Trials. Although Aldo was prepared to compete in the Team Trials as the only Junior, he did not think he would attend the championships. The team selected to represent South Africa was Alan, Juanita, and Craig, and with some convincing, Aldo agreed to compete as a junior. Practices started immediately and involved many months of weekly practices off fast bungy launches.

A huge amount of time and effort went into low-level thermal and landing practice and resulted in a very well prepared team to represent South Africa in Romania. Juanita's flying and confidence progressed steadily and she became completely comfortable with low level flying after thousands of 30m bungy launches and landings under the tough guidance of “Coach” Craig and Al. During the last few practices Aldo had to fly with his broken foot in a moon boot but Mike Vos was a trooper, making it possible for Aldo to keep practicing and helping the entire team at every practice. Mike also made himself available to be one of the tow-men, an essential part of a good F3J team. After some subtle arm-twisting, “Mr Miyagi” (Brett Lewis) agreed to be the second tow man, with Michelle taking up the position of team manager.

The team, in particular Mike, Brett, Alan, and Juanita, put in a lot of work for fund raising. A particular mention and thank-you to Peng from Huawei for sponsoring the team with a number of Huawei P20 Pro phones which are the best phones any of us have had. They take amazing photo's and videos and were used during the world champs to give feedback to the supporters back home.

Secondly the amazing customers and friends of Al's Hobbies who assisted by donating and buying raffle tickets for a self-catering breakaway weekend for 10 people at Sterkfontein Game Farm in Naboomspruit/Mookgopong (thank you Gerhard Viljoen for this generous sponsorship). The prize was won by the lucky Stuart Kirby. Al's Hobbies and the Harvard Club of South Africa donated a 20-minute flight to be raffled and the flight was won by Doug Moss.

There were numerous practice sessions at the Coves, and some.

Team in high spirits at check-in.

Model boxes prior to checking in.

Weekend break-away for 10 persons sponsored by Sterkfontein Game Farm.

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A huge thank-you to Vladimir from Vladimir's models for assistance with discounts on the amazing Maxa models, and to inQuba, Ridge Line Roofing, and AQS Liquid Transfer for their financial assistance, as well as each individual who bought a raffle ticket or donated money towards the team. Your contributions are hugely appreciated.

After some challenges with regards to obtaining visas with the Romanian embassy closing for a month from 20 June until 20 July and a lot of begging and pleading, we managed to get our visas approved and everyone was ready with their models, passports, visas, and airline tickets on Turkish Airlines. Juanita was admitted to hospital followed by surgery a few weeks before the world championships but was released on 21 June, and Aldo's fractured foot came out of his moon-boot two weeks before the event, so everything was set for the trip.

The run-up to the World Championships was crazy, with Juanita rushed for emergency surgery on 7 July, on the morning of the last practice at The Coves in Harties. Rodney (team supporter) had a pace-maker fitted on 10 July. Over a week later, Juanita was out of danger but not well enough to take part in the world championships. This meant a last-minute scramble to find a third pilot for the senior team. The first option was to let Aldo fly as a senior as well as junior, but the concern was the huge pressure that would be put on him, both mentally and physically if he were to fly every round of both junior and seniors at the world championships.

The team, Bob Skinner, and Danie Potgieter from SAMAA decided that it would be better for Aldo to focus on trying to be the Junior World Champion, and that Michelle should fly as the third team member. After consultation with the Romanian organisers and the Bulgarian Contest Director, Michelle was entered as the third team pilot with the hope that her experience would be enough to be an acceptable third team pilot at such short notice. A scramble for models, model stickers, etc followed and we would like to thank Bob and Linda from SAMAA for helping with the last-minute arrangements, and a huge thank you to both Juanita and Alan for making models available for Michelle to fly.

Models, boxes, and equipment were packed on 15 July and, Juanita released from hospital on 17 July. The day of departure arrived (19 July) with boxes and equipment packed only to have Juanita rushed back to hospital with a huge fever and the real possibility that Alan would also not be able to travel and attend the world championships. Everyone was relieved to hear that Juanita was stable, and to see Alan at the airport with his model box, radio, and an overload of stress and exhaustion. A big thank you to the two Danie's for seeing us off at the airport with stories of last-minute dashes to cargo with model boxes of another SA team departing for their world championship. It was comforting to know that other teams also have last-minute challenges!

The trip via Istanbul to Bucharest, and retrieval of our hire cars, and arrival at our Pension Rossenville in Risnov on 19 July, went well and the news about Juanita remained positive. Brett and Angie had a very welcome lunch arranged and followed by a trip to the field and practice with back-up models until dark.

The 2018 Championships for Model Gliders was held on the same field as the 1995 F3B World Championships, on the Brasov Airfield near the village of Ghimbav; well organised by the Romanian Modelling Federation. The grass was cut short in an area of about 450 x 300m and it was a great field except for the thistles which made walking barefoot impossible and sitting down a painful experience. There was a small camping area near the hangar, while the team made use of one of the hangars to store our models overnight. For the pre-comp there were 46 senior pilots from 16 countries and 21 junior competitors from nine countries. A few tents were provided for the teams from abroad but European teams used their own tents and gazebo's, and there was a catering van at the field where we could order warm-cooked lunches, and the best lemonade. The championship was managed by the Contest Director Sotir Lazarkov from Bulgaria, and the FAI Jury consisted of Tomas Bartovsky (CZE), Marek Dominiak (POL) and Andrei Petre (ROM).

The contest ran smoothly; 14 qualifying rounds were flown, followed by six fly-off rounds for the 12 seniors and 10 junior pilots who qualified.

Factors that stood out at this world championships were the wet weather, crosswinds, fog, and lighting. Nearly every day the storms would roll in to help make the flying rounds a bit more challenging, or delay the event. The teams use the pre-comp to test the general conditions of the air, where lift is generated, and generally getting over the chaos of rushing between rounds, getting lines ready, and generally working out some of the bugs and last-minute panic. It is good experience for the team helpers who choose to fly, to realise that flying with the top pilots from around the world is no different from flying at home, except that there are more excellent pilots. The experience has always improved the overall level of gliding in the country when more pilots return home with international contest experience. During this event we generally use older models as the risk of mid-airs with the pristine world championship models is too high, and pilots often end up sharing models to prevent damage to the WC models.

For the Romania 100 F3J Cup - Pre Comp, the rain threatened throughout the event, and changing weather made conditions tricky. On the first day Mike's plane lost signal and went down far away, resulting in him missing a few rounds until the team made a plan to get the Supra working to fly for the rest of the pre-comp. Aldo was flying his heavy Pike to ensure that his lighter world champs Maxa's remained intact for the main event. The second day saw Brett landing in the power lines a few hundred metres away. You wouldn't believe how far the pilots fly their models. In the end, the pre-comp was brutal and exhausting, but the team was working well together and the hectic madness of having all the pilots flying very close together, was over.

The total of 75 competitors included juniors and seniors. Alan was our top pilot at position 22, closely followed by Craig at 24, Aldo at 29, and Michelle at 31. Brett placed 71st because of his crash into the power lines, and Mike 74th due to multiple zero’s after crashing his model. The contest was won by our friend Thomas Rossner from Germany, followed by Erel Cankan from Turkey, and Jody Miller from the USA in third.

Model registration - to check nose radius and to mark all parts of the models - went quickly and smoothly, and was followed by the opening ceremony which was held at the airfield on Sunday morning with a short opening speech by the secretary of the Romanian Aeroclub, and the FAI Jury President Tomas Bartovsky declaring the contest open. The SA team spent the rest of the day sorting out lines and trimming models for the main event, especially Michelle, as she had very little experience with the models she was flying.

Sheltering from the wet conditions.

Transport was always a challenge...but a boer maak ‘n plan!

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Dominic Prestele’s glider had a premature release from the line...looped right back to the start line, and narrowly missed a timekeeper when it buried its nose up to the leading edge of the wing!

The first day of the world championships, Monday, Michelle was up in the first slot but the clouds were low, resulting in nearly every pilot launching into the low clouds, losing sight of their planes. All teams pulled together to try see the models coming out of the clouds and get the models down under the clouds without incident, but a few of planes came out in unexpected areas of the clouds and crashed into the ground.

Unfortunately one of them was Michelle's (actually Juanita's beautiful Bumble-Bee Maxa model) that ended up buried and shattered. The CD, Sotir had some discussions with the Jury members who decided that another new model could be submitted for the Worlds event as the first slot of the first round was called off due to low cloud. Since models were in short supply after Mike, Brett, and Michelle's crashes, it was a huge relief when Thomas Rossner (amongst others) offered his extremely light Xplorer and radio for Michelle to use. A few hand throws thanks to Thomas and the extremely strong Turkish/Cypriot pilot, she flew that model during the light conditions of the first round. Craig and Alan flew very aggressively in the first round, both taking short launches towards good air they identified before launching that paid off very well, with Alan having 1000 points in his first round, and Craig with 1000 in the second. Aldo flew solid rounds while Michelle's landings lost her points on most flights. Alan's round 2 surprised him when his flap servos stopped working, so his airbrakes did not deploy in the last 10 seconds to slow the model down for landing. With some amazingly quick thinking, Alan did a full loop about 10m off the ground, 10m from the spot to slow the glider down and keep him in the vicinity of the spot, and he landed a few metres off the spot but didn't overfly the working time which would have resulted in no landing points. It was an impressive display to see a glider do a loop on landing, and it must have confused more than a few people. There were rain stops throughout the contest; the models took up all the tent space, and the pilots had to fit between the equipment, or got wet.

Tuesday, Day 2 - More rain and strong winds made it a muddy affair with really tough conditions. Michelle was the first to land out beyond the 75m distance, resulting in a zero score in round three, followed by a 1000 in round 4. Both Craig and Alan tried to scratch very tough thermals from low level, but the lift was just not strong enough and they landed out, followed by a mad rush to relaunch with their backup models in round 3. The day was full off relaunches and out-landings, and the team spent the rest of the day trying to maintain scores, Michelle and Alan landing early in round 5, and at the end of the day the team ranked 10th. Aldo's flying was rock-solid throughout, even under tough conditions with the combined calling skills of Craig and Alan helping to keep him up there. Aldo maxed all his flights, losing only a few seconds in time or a few points in landing, but doing us all proud.

Wednesday, Day 3 – A better day for the team with three good rounds for Craig, including a 1000, followed by a bad one where he had to relaunch his back-up model after trying to scratch a soft thermal very far away, but fortunately no damage was done to the model and it was close enough that we would find it easily. Alan started his day with a tough flight that dropped him some score, but for the rest of the competition he fought hard and did some amazing flights, resulting in all his other scores being high nine-hundred's, including four 1000 scores throughout the contest. Michelle maxed most of her flights losing points on the landings, showing the lack of landing practice.

A er the last flight of the day a technical meeting was attended by about 25 people to discuss the future of F3J, as the numbers of pilots are dwindling. The growth of F3J seems to correlate with the dwindling entries for the World Championships, where the number of countries entered are approaching the minimum for a championships to be approved by the FAI. The new rule changes were discussed at length, particularly the use of both winches and hand launch with respect to safety, as well as the advantage of extra stretch in the 300m line on a winch, compared to 150m for hand tow. After a long discussion, it was decided to invite a small group of experts from various countries to test the two launch systems and make recommendations to the FAI and the 2019 European Championship organisers.

Thursday, Day 4 - The morning sky was covered by clouds, with the prediction of less wind and better weather for the day. Soon the blue sky appeared and we were able to fly rounds 10 to 13 of seniors, and 12 of juniors. A thunderstorm started at about 18:30, resulting in round 13 of juniors postponed to Friday. Alan ended the day at 19th after winning two of his slots, Michelle was 30th with max flights but short landings, and Craig posted solid scores in the high 990's to end one position above Jo Grini at 32nd, while the team placed 9th in seniors just above the Aussies at the end of round 12, but Michelle had a bad landing in round 13 while the Aussies had good flights, so after round 13 Team SA was in 10th position. Aldo again maxed all his flights, resulting in three 1000 scores during the qualifying rounds while maintaining his fourth position and a safe position to qualify for the fly-offs. The team talk and strategy session below is all about the Junior Fly-offs.

Friday, Final Day - Flying started at 08:30 with clouds just high enough to fly round 13 and 14 of juniors and round 14 of seniors. Alan finished off with 992.7 and an excellent 19th place (12554.0), Michelle had a good last score of 993.4 to end 28th (12101.2), and Craig finished with a 999.5 just behind her at 29th (12078.7), which is not a fair reflection of how well he flew, as he had one too many tough flights. The team position remained 10th behind the Australian team. Aldo again flew like a star and finished in 4th.

The top 12 senior pilots for the qualifying rounds were as follows: 1.

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Jan Littva Dominik Prestele Neal Huffman Jody Miller Cedric Duss Manuel Reinecke Oleksandr Chekh Arijan Hucaljuk Jaroslav Vostrel Keisuke Nagano Salahi Tezel Martin Rajsner

Slovakia Germany USA USA Switzerland Germany Ukraine Croatia Czech Republic Japan Turkey Czech Republic

12978.7 12973.3 12964.3 12957.8 12950.5 12944.6 12944.5 12918.1 12861.1 12869.0 12866.0 12836.5

Team talk and strategy session is all about the Junior Fly-offs.

The top three teams were 1.Germany (Dominik Prestele, Manuel Reinecke, Timo Drust), 2.Czech Republic (Jaroslav Vostrel, Martin Rajsner, Lubos Pospisil), and 3.Switzerland (Cedric Duss, Dominique Wettstein, Tobial Lammlein).

The hero of the event for us was our junior, Aldo Vos. This young man has nerves of steel and an awesome competition temperament, scoring high 900 and three 1000 during the competition, with the wealth of experience of Craig and Alan calling for him during the contest.

The final positions for the junior qualifiers were as follows: 1. Luis Tack Germany 2. Michael Kress Germany 3. Mladen Totev Bulgaria 4. Aldo Vos South Africa 5. Cyril Romer Germany 6. Lubos Pospisil Jnr Czech Republic 7. Jaroslav Vostrel Jnr Czech Republic 8. Stoil Avramov USA 9. Ivaylo Dimitrov Bulgaria SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2018 - Page 7

The top three teams were: 1.Germany (Luis Tack, Michael Kress, Cyril Romer), 2.Czech Republic (Lubos Pospisil Jnr, Jaroslav Vostrel Jnr, Jaro Bruner), and 3. Bulgaria (Mladen Totev, Ivaylo Dimitrov, Nicola Radkov).

The fly-off started at 13:30 under very overcast conditions with low thermal activity making the longer 15-minute flight times very difficult to achieve consistently. There were a lot of low-level approaches over the tents, some out-landings, and generally very exciting conditions. The German pilot Dominik Prestele had a dramatic and horrifying launch where the model came off the line at high tension, looped around and into the ground about one meter away from the official timer who didn't have any time to react before the plane buried itself deep into the ground. This was at the first spot, right in front of all the teams and spectators, and it was a miracle that no-one was hurt.

Both the Seniors and Juniors showed amazing thermal and landing skills and it was well organized, however the timers in the junior fly-off made two timing mistakes resulting in two rounds being re-flown. During a reflight, the pilot who had the mistake happen to them uses their reflight score, the other pilots are allowed to chose their best of the two. In the first reflight round, Aldo and Jaroslav Vostrel from the Czech Republic were the only two to max out both flights, but in the second reflight round, Aldo maxed the original flight but not the reflight. Jaroslav again maxed both flights, showing amazing skill for such a young man. Aldo and Jaroslav were neck-and-neck with Aldo just ahead going into the last round when he zoomed a bit deep and caught the model on the line. The glider was landed safely but he had to relaunch which cost him a lot of points, pushing him to 2nd. Still a fantastic result, and the flying skills of the young Czech pilot made him a deserving winner.

The 2018 F3J World Championship from the perspective of Brett Lewis and Mike Vos, our awesome towmen: Brett Lewis: I have only been flying gliders for a few years now, since being inspired by watching Ivor Fletcher practicing in a nearby field for the 2015 world champs, and subsequently getting hooked on F3K. I had the honour of managing the 2017 F3K SA team to Ukraine, after Michelle Goodrum fell ill. This year I had the opportunity to go to the F3J worlds as a towman, after Aldo Vos injured his foot.

I never had the opportunity (nor urge) to fly an F3J model prior to this year, but thanks to the generosity, guidance, and mentoring of the team, in particular Alan and Juanita Smith, that changed this year. I had a few practices before heading to Romania, and then had the pleasure of competing in the pre-comp. I came second-last, but it was an amazing experience nonetheless. The fact that I lost sight and control of Alan's model that I was flying, and had to take a 1.5km long walk-of-shame with Alan to find it again, did not detract from the experience one little bit.

Other experiences that stick in my mind from the world champs were: • Driving to the hanger, carrying as many models as we could, to store them overnight, with the music blaring.

• Being stung by the thistles and bugged by the flies out on the towing area.

• Huddling under our gazebo in the rain, trying to keep the models and other gear dry, as the wet weather played games with us.

• Watching Alan pull off a last-minute loop before landing to burn off energy, after his flaps failed on him while in a final approach.

• Watching the spectacle of a mass of gliders whooshing and whistling off into the sky in launch after launch.

• Observing the frustration and elation of pilots as they battled each other in the very changeable weather conditions, sometimes succeeding and sometimes failing, but always having fun.

• Being part of the fabulous camaraderie that is thermal soaring.

• Winding-in and letting-out lines. And doing it again...and again... and again. ..and again.

• Being part of our junior, Aldo Vos' second place finish and celebration.

But most of all I relished the opportunity to be part of another international event. For me, this has been one of the very best ways to improve my flying. I have come from a low base of knowledge and experience, but I cannot recommend this experience highly enough to any pilot wishing to improve their flying. From spending hour-after-hour in practice with the team before the event, to watching and learning how to best prepare yourself and your equipment for the event. And at the event, to watch top pilots pull off flight-after-flight, in trying conditions against stiff competition. If you have any interest in improving your soaring, regardless of class, I'd highly recommend that you find a way to attend as many of these competitions as possible, and watch your flying go to a completely new level.

Mike Vos: Not knowing what lies ahead, I committed to Aldo (15) going to the FAI F3J world championship. The months before the worlds, a lot of preparation and many practice sessions were worked through. Aldo had the great opportunity to learn from the best SA glider pilots we have, Craig and Alan. Aldo knew then a lot was expected from him and the team, as the reality started to set in and plane tickets were bought, new planes were ordered, and the days got less. The adventure started and for a father and son who had never attended an FAI WC event, every second was part of the learning.

The flying started immediately as we arrived in Brasov, Romania. The number of pilots are just something we are not used to in South Africa and you know they are all here to win. I could pick up as every day passed during the competition that Aldo got more tired and his nerves started to tension, as the competition was long and hard and you cannot afford to have a bad flight. He kept his cool but the running to the hanger was just a bit much for Aldo, whose broken foot was only just out of support, days before the world championships. Flying with the best models made him feel good and competitive; very aggressive flying and going extremely far out was the only way in some rounds to get ahead. Getting closer to the end and realising the chances of a good place, the flights felt very long, and after each flight there was a sense of relief and joy. Finishing in 2nd place at Aldo's first world championship made all the effort worthwhile. You just feel great and satisfied, and the experience and learnings were all added bonus. We have learned you cannot take enough line, but you will probably bring a lot back. Preparation is key, and the more you do before the trip the easier you can make it on yourself, but there will always be things that happen you cannot plan for but just need to be prepared to handle it as it comes. It was clear at the end of the champs that the strong competition on the field just makes the friendships stronger amongst team members and between teams where pilots will help each other out as every pilot wants to win in the air and not on the ground.

Mike, Craig, Aldo, Michelle, Alan, Brett.

2018 Junior F3J World Champ, Jaroslav Vostrel, after a celebratory dunking!

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Arijan Hucaljuk (CRO) defended his F3J title successfully to retain the trophy.

Aldo Vos, proudly displaying his secondplace trophy and FAI silver medal.

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Chairman’s Report Marthinus Potgieter

The last twelve months were filled with the highest number of organised flying activities I have seen in the history of the SAMAA. Our membership also showed some growth and I believe that we will close our financial year on a very positive note on 31 December 2018. As I have covered most of the relevant information in the last SAMAA newsletter, this will be a short report.

On 28 November 2018, I attended the last CarCom (Civil Aviation Regulations Committee) meeting for 2018, at the South African Civil Aviation Authority offices in Midrand. I am very excited to announce that all three of the regulatory amendments that we proposed have been finally approved and sent for promulgation. Therefore, as soon as these amendments are gazetted in the Government Gazette, and we have formalised our own in-house process and procedure of inspection and certification of large model aircraft, we can start giving permission for our members to legally operate radio controlled model aircraft weighing more than 25kg.

I would like to thank all our members for once again supporting our organisation and management during 2018. The organisation is about the members, and I believe over the last couple of years, the focus has shifted to reflect exactly that, by communicating with and supporting as many of our members and their activities as possible.

A very special 'Thank You' goes to the SAMAA management team who supported, advised and assisted me during the year. The issues landing on our desks are not always pleasant and I want to salute the management team for the way in which they dealt with these issues. To Bob and Linda, thank you for the professional and friendly way in which you manage the office – it is deeply appreciated.

Last, but not least, to all the members and clubs who were involved in arranging Airshows, Fly-ins, competitions, and other events; thank you for the effort you have made to follow the rules, set the example, and give people the opportunity to enjoy their hobby in a one hundred percent protected and legal environment.

I would like to wish all our members a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year; please travel safely and enjoy the summer holidays.

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From the SAMAA Office Bob Skinner

How is it that I never have enough time to do the things that I enjoy? Well, I suppose it takes a full spectrum of activities to fill one’s days! With the break at the end of a busy year, I can spend time in my workshop to clear some space for projects, new and incomplete.

A few weeks ago I travelled to Polokwane to visit Marijke Booysen, widow of Noel Booysen, a longtime SAARF and SAMAA member. Noel died unexpectedly in April 2017, and throughout his many years of active involvement in model building and flying, he had accumulated a significant squadron of aeries. Marijke felt that the SAMAA History Preservation Project is a worthy recipient of a 1/3 scale Gee Bee Sportster, now proudly hanging in the admin office of the SAMAA. Many thanks Marijke, for this wonderful donation.

Noel started his aeromodelling exploits in the 1960s, and quickly showed aptitude under the guidance of the late Chris Sweatman. A few years later he gained top honours at the Scale event at Oudtshoorn, and in 1978 he became the National Champion in Scale. He was awarded Springbok Colours in 1981. In his later years he was employed at the University of the North, working with Prof Paul Fouche on agricultural research projects, using large model aircraft as an aerial photography platform. He was a founder member of the Pietersburg Radio Model Vliegklub, and throughout his aeromodelling career, Noel had a strong focus on safety, and encouraging others to adopt the same attitude.

During the year, the SAMAA also had a donation from Cliff Campbell, of a beautiful Buccaneer old timer model, as well as a Nobler, a worldfamous control line stunt aeroplane. There are currently 19 aeroplanes displayed in the SAMAA offices, and a few more in storage that need some attention and restoration. A few years ago Malcolm Todd donated some equipment to the SAMAA, of kits and materials that belonged to his late brother. Among this was a 1/4 scale Pilot Tiger Moth, and a 1/4 scale SIG Clipped Wing Cub. Bert Denman, a centenarian (give or take a year!) is no longer able to fly model aircraft, but loves to build, and these two kits were passed on to Bert and Ann (Allen). Bert wrote about his aeromodelling exploits and it will be published in the next SAMAA News, together with a few pictures of the Moth and Cub build.

The administration in the SAMAA office has been running smoothly, under Linda’s expert hand. Membership renewals and proficiencies are handled promptly, and are processed, and often posted on the same day. Unfortunately we are experiencing high volumes of non service by the almost dysfunctional post office, and horror stories of several million postal articles and parcels that are piled up in sorting depots, does not really instill confidence in this failing organ of state. And it’s not going to improve, since there is no desire by the government and authorities to provide the most basic of services to its citizens. If you have made renewal of membership, and have been waiting fruitlessly for delivery of your membership card, call the office. Linda will print a replacement, but before posting it, your card will be scanned, and a copy of it e-mailed to you. Of course you may also visit www.samaa.ca.za/89 to log in to your membership profile, and print your own paper membership card, as an interim measure.

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Western Province Aerobatic Champs and SA Aerobatic Masters

Stuart Nix. Photos by Michael Borcherds Clinton Carter-Brown’s Alchemy on landing approach after a good flight. Won SA Masters and a spot on the SA team to the 2019 F3A world championship in Italy.

Crowded flight line!

Quasar of Pieter Botha settling in for landing.

This is the second time we have held the The Western Province Championships and SA Aerobatic Masters on the same weekend, and like last year, the weather did not spoil the event. The event finally arrived after weeks of planning; no stress this time as it's all been done before.

This time it was also SA team selection, so the top four F3A pilots joined us.

The only issue was the weather, but nothing could be done about that; the forecast was for gale force winds Friday and Sunday, but Saturday was expected to be reasonably calm...and they got it spot on. Arriving at the club on Thursday to set-up, I was joined by Rodney, Michael, Rory, and the F3A guys from Gauteng, all looking eager to get as many flights in as they could before the sun set.

Friday arrived with wind blowing at an average of 46km/h, gusting well over 60. Clinton took a discovery flight but after landing, (which was tricky) he put the plane back in the club house. After a quick pilots meeting it was decided to wait it out to see if conditions improved...they didn't. So unfortunately we abandoned the event for the day and scheduled two WP Champs and two SA Masters rounds for the Saturday, followed by two SA Masters rounds on Sunday, weather permitting. Saturday, a bright and early start so we could complete two rounds of each competition. We had 19 entries, and we knew it was going to be busy. Sportsman up first and entries André and Jack had a close battle, André with 59% on both his rounds and Jack just ahead with a 64% and 62% to win the class. Maybe both will be Advanced next year, let's see. Advanced regulars were this time joined by Neil from Gauteng, and a real good entry of six saw some really great flying. A very nervous Michael showed great calm and composure to score a fantastic season best of 69.65%, ahead of Neil and Pieter to win round one. Charlie with no complaints regarding his caller, was pleased with his 60% to claim 4th ahead of Rory and Jacques.

Round 2 was again dominated by Michael who by then was getting a reputation of high scores; wait till he moves to Masters! Very close behind was Neil, Rory, and Pieter for second, third and fourth, Charlie improved but relegated to fifth ahead of Jacques. Great flying and a competitive class.

Now for the semi-big boys, Masters Class, and like in the Advanced class, regulars were joined by Pieter from Gauteng, so the pressure was on. And the locals didn't disappoint. Round one winner with a great 69%+ score, Stuart, his best score of the season, and very close behind was Pieter. Close battle for the other positions between Ernie, Gerhard, Rodney, and Cobus, but Ernie took third. Round two saw Stuart spinning three times instead of two...'0' score and a third place behind winner Pieter and Gerhard. Ernie was the one to watch, not so much with his flying but his calling for Gerhard, with sign signals, a sight to be seen, and together, Gerhard managed to end 3rd and achieve his Western Province colours.

Now the BIG BOYS...all flying the 'P' schedule and all making the long trip to the Cape to put in such stunning flying. Positions 1 and 2 very close, 78% to 76, André ahead of Clinton, youngster Joshua 3rd ahead of MAASA chairman Grant. Round two very much the same, the scores a little closer but the end result the same, well done André, the F3A Western province Champion...but could he do the same in the SA Masters competition? So that was short and sweet but it was the only way of completing both competitions and getting four rounds of the SA Masters, which was also a SA team selection event. The planned schedule was to get the first two rounds completed by the Saturday afternoon and the remaining two rounds on the Sunday morning, if the weather allowed.

After a short lunch break it was time for the SA Masters. The weather played along and to start the comp off was André in the Sportsman class. Unfortunately the only entry and did some great flying on both his first and second round to score good 60+ percentages.

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This aerie has been here before! De-Ja-Vu Nuance by Pieter Kapp. 4th in the WP flown by Ernie Smith in Masters class.

Advanced class, second in SA Masters.

Dynam Smoove is smaller F3A craft, used by André Vogel to win Masters, and place second in Sportsman in WP Championship.

Wolfgang Matt designs always classy.

Here is Angelit, flown by Grant Brook.

Michael Borcherds flew pretty Angel’s Shadow with contra drive to win Advanced class comfortably. Could not participate in Masters.

Another Matt design, Azurit. Used by Neil Twomey.

Advanced class was between 4 qualified entries but once again Michael was in a class of his own ahead of Pieter, followed closely Rory and Neil. Second round was much closer, all in the 60's but once again Micheal was a clear winner of the second round too.

Masters class, this time without Stuart who damanged his plane in the morning which left the others to battle for the Masters honours. Pieter with a great 67 was the clear winner of round one ahead of Gerhard and Rodney, Ernie battled but not on his second flight.

Where did he pull that score from, 66% and the winner of the second round. Gerhard no as good as his first round score but still second ahead of Rodney and Neil.

Finally it was time for the “Big Boys” to show how the “P” should be flown. André once again showed that there is no excuse for practice but Clinton had also been practicing rather a lot and was a close second, ahead of Joshua and Grant. Round two was Clinton's turn. Almost matching Andrés first round score to win the second round, Grant finally showing Joshua that he is the boss and won't be pushed around by some youngster! Two rounds each in the SA Masters had been completed, Sunday was going to be interesting if the weather forecast was correct. But before Sunday we all had the WP Champs awards and banquet to look forward to. This was organised at Boschkloof Wines, Stellenbosch hosted by Jacques Borman and his wife. A cool glass of wine greeted everyone...pilots, wives, club chairmen, and friends. So before we all filled our plates with food supplied from a spit-braai, Rodney started the evening off with a small speech thanking Jacques once again for the evening, and thanking various other organisers, and of course all the pilots and wives. An official from the Sports Council was supposed to be part of the evening but had an emergency and could not attend. Before the class awards were announced, we had a couple of special awards to make. First was the Western Province champs, a special award given to any pilot scoring over 60% in the Masters class to be awarded Western Province colours. Stuart, Rodney, and Ernie had already achieved this last year but Gerhard just missed out, but this time made the grade and was awarded his colours. Another special award was given to John Calefato by Pieter Kapp. Pieter gave a great speech which I am sure brought some happy memories to many people. John was presented with his award and was given a standing ovation.

With the help from Martin, Stuart announced the class scores and winners, certificates and trophies were given to the top three in each class.

Congratulations to everyone, all the winners and big thanks to the officials who have to do it all again in the morning.

SA Aerobatic Masters Sunday morning and the weather forecast was spot on. Not quite as bad as Friday but still in to the 50's. A very brave André showed the way was a very difficult flight and low score, not surprising, his light plane battled and he decided to call it a day. The Advanced class battle was between Neil and Pieter, Michael who had qualified due to his WP score decided to not fly.

Pieter came out on top of the third round but damaged his plane on landing, so that left Neil to fly his fourth round solo and winning the class.

Masters class, now without Stuart, was joined by Ernie and Rodney, which left Gerhard and Pieter. Two very brave men as the weather was getting worse, wind speed now was high 50's and very unpleasant.

Gerhard was in a class of his own and stamped his dominance for the class win, a fantastic 4th round score showed real skill and finally winning him his WP colours.

Finally, the F3A class all very used to windy conditions, well, those who took park in the last World Championships.

The fight was really between Clinton and André, close scores and getting his own back by winning the class, Clinton showed André that he to can win a major event. It was also very close for third and fourth, very little between the scores of Joshua and Grant, but it was Joshua once again beating Grant, (oops!)

And once again a BIG thanks to all the judges who had to sit out in that wind two out of the three days, to Stuart for scoring, Jacques as CD, Rodney and Stuart for organising the event and to all the pilots, local and far for your dedication to RC Aerobatics in SA. So to conclude, the weekend was once again a huge success, next year the events will be split and at different times of the year to hopefully avoid such windy conditions.

Now we all can have a few weeks break before practice starts again for the first league, end of January 2019 and the start of yet another hectic season.

Special Awards by John Calefato I would like to thank the following associations, their committees and members namely MAASA, SAMAA, and the Western Province Model Aerobatic Association for presenting me with a special award for all my years of flying, competing, supporting, and aeromodelling in South Africa as a whole, all those years. I am indeed honored and humbled in receiving this prestigious award.

The banquet/gala evening at Jacques Borman's lovely wine estate, Boschkloof, was a huge success like all the others in the past. The evening produced many meritorious achievements and surprises: (1) Joshua Twomey, a 16-year old from Gauteng, who is handicapped in his arms and hands, placing 3rd in the F3A senior aerobatics class. His father Neil, who is also his caller, has to fit the Tx harness over his torso, ensuring that his arms and hands are in a comfortable position. This result makes him a candidate for our Protea team at the world's next year. What an example he has set for all juniors, and also the senior. What a competent and proud father Neil must be.

(2) Gerhard Mitton, our friend of many years, winning the Masters section of the SA Aerobatic Masters. What an achievement ,as Gerhard is hearing impaired, but such a clever pilot! Together with Ernie Smith, his helper and caller, they have been a hard-working team for a number of years now with a meritorious result. Watching Ernie's flaying arms and body language while calling for Gerhard, is a sight to behold. Elvis Presley would be proud of you Ernie!

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Quasar helped Andre Stockwell gain first place in the Western Province Championship. Joshua Twomey flies the MythoS will incredible skill.

Results Western Province Championship Sportsman Pl. Name 1. Jack Derman 2. André Vogel

R1 % 64,20 59.67

Norm 1000 929

R2 % 62,67 59,27

Norm 1000 946

SA Aerobatic Masters

Best % 1000 64,20 946 59,67

Advanced 1. Michael Borcherds 2. Neil Twomey 3. Rory Netterville 4. Pieter Kapp 5. Charlie Blakemore 6. Jacques Borman

69,65 64,69 59,41 63,99 60,56 47,50

1054 978 978 968 916 718

67,71 63,61 62,99 62,85 61,35 53,30

1045 982 972 970 947 823

1054 982 972 970 947 823

69,65 64,69 62,99 63,99 61,35 53,30

Masters 1. Stuart Nix 2. Pieter Botha 3. Gerhard Mitton 4. Ernie Smith 5. Rodney Potter 6. Cobus Malan

69,14 68,78 61,92 62,31 60,08 58,25

1036 1031 928 934 900 873

65,47 67,72 66,39 65,17 62,97 62,86

984 1018 998 980 947 945

1036 1031 998 980 947 945

69,14 68,78 66,39 65,17 62,97 62,86

FAI-F3A 1. André Stockwell 2. Clinton Carter-Brown 3. Joshua Twomey 4. Grant Brook

78,69 76,94 73,92 70,69

1011 989 950 908

77,47 76,50 73,14 73,03

1006 994 950 949

1011 994 950 949

78,69 76,94 73,92 73,03

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Sportsman Pl. Name 1. André Vogel

R1 % Norm 60,27 1000

R2 % Norm 62,20 1000

R3 % Norm 34,67 1000

R4 % 0

Norm 0

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Advanced 1. Neil Twomey 2. Pieter Kapp 3. Michael Borcherds

56,74 59,38 63,75

922 964 1036

63,19 64,38 65,73

971 990 1010

40,31 978 42,12 1022 0 0

50,03 0 0

1000 0 0

2949 2976 2046

56,66 55,29 43,16

Masters 1. Gerhard Mitton 2. Pieter Botha 3. Rodney Potter 4. Ernie Smith

65,53 67,00 64,53 58,44

998 1020 982 890

63,11 62,28 62,97 66,00

986 973 984 1031

48,72 2806 38,11 2194 0 0 0 0

58,78 53,19 0 0

2625 2375 0 0

6429 5586 1966 1921

62,47 60,82 42,50 41,48

FAI-F3A 1. Clinton Carter-Brown 2. André Stockwell 3. Joshua Twomey 4. Grant Brook

77,22 78,56 73,25 71,92

991 1009 940 940

78,44 77,78 64,92 69,56

1004 996 931 890

60,79 998 61,05 1002 53,14 872 45,67 750

64,50 62,86 58,55 54,76

1013 987 919 860

3015 3007 2731 2673

73,39 73,06 65,57 65,41

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(3) I too was very very surprised on hearing my name being called, by Pieter Kapp, my old friend and our past club chairman of many years standing. I was glued to my seat on hearing the unexpected. I felt as if I was falling out of a tree like my forefathers must have done thousands of years ago. Bernus and Annarita van der Westhuizen whom I was seated with, called out “jy moet opgaan dit is jy!” My little piece of mind had to jump out of neutral and tell my heart to pump more clear blood to neutralise the tasty Boschkloof liquid I had been drinking for the past hour-and-a-half. Skipping a few gears and into overdrive, I arrived up front and standing with my MAASA committee, Stuart Nix and Rodney Potter, while Pieter Kapp kept the audience occupied by warmly reading out of my past history book. It was a memorable occasion for me and I'm indeed pleased that I could share the moment with all my local aeromodelling friends, as well as with all my Transvaal friends who came down and helped make the Masters' weekend the success it was.

On walking back to my seat I noticed the audience all standing up as one and applauding me back to my seat. This was for me most gratifying and heart-warming. Finally it was good to see Michael and Clinton Basson, chairman and vice, of Helderberg club attending our banquet.

Michael and his committee have for a number of years unselfishly hosted the Western Province and SA Masters Championships. It would be nice to see other club chairmen being invited so that they can “steek 'n paar stywe doppe saam”. After all, they too unselfishly offer their fields to us during the competitive season.

Long live aeromodelling! Long live aerobatics! Long live MAASA! And may the Boschkloof juices freely flow!

Joshua checking that all the systems are functional on the MythoS.

Clinton Carter-Brown, top dawg in the SA Aerobatic Masters section.

Pretty shot by expert photographer Michael Borcherds. CA Products Austral flown by Stuart Nix.

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What is Scale, and how can I participate?

Explanation on the SAMAA Special Interest Group for Scale - National Association of Scale Aeromodellers (NASA)

To many aeromodelling enthusiasts, the building and flying of accurate miniature copies of full-size aircraft, under full control, ranks as the ultimate achievement in aeromodelling. The scope of scale aeromodelling is limitless, ranging from recreating, in miniature, any aircraft, from the original Wright Flyer to the most modern and sophisticated jet-powered aircraft; from simple home-built aircraft, to multi-engine behemoths; from tiny electric powered indoor models, to giant third and half-scale replicas.

Many scale orientated aeromodellers are content to just build and fly their models without concern for the pressures and excitement of competition, just for relaxation and fun. These semi-scale models often lack the fine detail that prevents their owners from entering them in competitive events. However, just like in many endeavors, competition is the greatest spur to development, and it is an important facet in the growth of this exciting branch of aeromodelling.

Scale in South Africa NASA is the Special Interest Group of the South African Model Aircraft Association that is involved with the development of the competitive aspects of scale aeromodelling. Locally, NASA has created the structure for regions to participate in the Series Scale competitions, in order that participants may qualify to be invited and participate at the annual South African Scale Masters event which is usually held in March of every year. Furthermore, NASA has the responsibility to ensure that a National Championship for Scale is run every year, either as a singular Scale Nationals, or in combination with some of the other power disciplines of aeromodelling. These two competitions form the basis for the selection of a national team to represent the country every second year at the World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft, which is organised under the auspices of the CIAM of the FAI. South Africa has a proud record at the World Championships, with top five team standings in most instances, and even two second team standings, in 1998 and 2000.

Categories of Scale competition Sport Scale was introduced as an entry-level scale competition and has proved to be quite a popular class. It is a flying-only class with the only requirement being that the model aircraft must be a recognisable replica of a full-size man carrying fixed-wing aircraft. If the model is painted in a documented colour scheme, the pilot may claim a bonus score which is added to his flight score, but this must be substantiated by a simple colour view of the subject aircraft. Sport Scale is a locally-developed class, offered up to Nationals-level only, and is easily accessible to the average club flier, who has a penchant for competition, or simply to gauge his flying skill.

International Stand-off Scale (or FAI-F4H) class comprises of a Static, and Flying section. The model is statically judged by a panel against documentation supplied by the contestant, regarding outlines, colour and markings, and realism; this is done from a distance from the model. The Static criteria in F4H are significantly less stringent than in F4C, and no close-up scrutiny of the model by the judges is permitted. The Flying section is exactly the same as for the other two classes. In class F4H, the weighting or ratio of the static to flight scores is 1:2. F4H is a world championship class with a world championship held every second year (even years).

International Scale FAI class F4C, may be considered to be the most demanding scale class, since the model needs to be as accurate as humanly possible in all aspects, in order to gain top static points. This class is often termed “Museum Scale”. Static judging includes close-up scrutiny of the small scale details of the model. The flying section is the same as for the other two classes. In F4C, the weighting of static to flight scores is 1:1. FAI class F4C is a world championship class, and world championships are held every second year, at the same time and same venue as the F4H class.

It is simple to get involved in scale activities. Visit a Series Scale event and see for yourself how easy it is to start competing in this exciting branch of aeromodelling. Follow the Activity Calendar in the SAMAA News and look for Series Scale events.

Or contact the chairman of NASA, Koos Pretorius, on 082-928-0368, or send an e-mail message to jadriaan9@gmail.com Also visit the NASA website at sanasa.co.za, and view the activities. With any model that resembles a full-size aircraft, you are able to compete in the Sport Scale class, without the need for complicated and extensive documentation.

Cessna, by Glen Roberts.

Annemarié Ehlers & Johan with Turbulent. Koos Pretorius and Johan; Harvard.

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Entry fee is R450, any or all events (no limit on disciplines/classes entered). Payment may be made via EFT to the SAMAA account: Nedbank, Menlyn Centre (branch 1605 45), current a/c 1605 126 772. Your reference for payment must be very clear: Name, followed by Nats entry. Entry forms and proof of payment must be e-mailed to samaa-admin@mweb.co.za. Entries will only be accepted if accompanied by proof of payment. Entry fees are not refundable in case of cancellation by the entrant. Late entries cannot be entertained; this interferes with the planning and time allocation of the competition.

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By entering for the 2019 Aerial Concepts SAMAA Combined Power Nationals, I agree to abide by the SAMAA rules and regulations. I also agree to abide by the Sporting Code rules of each of the individual SIGs whose events I participate in (excluding membership). I acknowledge that I have read Bulletin 1, and understand the conditions of entry and participation. I declare that I hold current and valid SAMAA membership.

Furthermore, I agree to abide by the decisions of the contest directors/officials, the judges, and the jury. I will act in a sportsmanlike manner in all my dealings with fellow competitors, officials, organisers, hosts, and members of the public. I will not hold the organisers, their agents, or the landowners responsible for any damages or injury that may occur.

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SAMJA Top Gun 2018

Stan Fincham. Photos by Bennie Henning

Line-up of pilots and some of the jets at the SAMJA Top Gun 2019 event.

Over the weekend of 8 to 11 November 2018, the Henley Model Airfield and Family Entertainment was abuzz with Jets. SAMJA arranged a weekend of flying at this wonderful facility after a lengthy lull in organised events in the Gauteng area. The pilots started to arrive on Thursday morning with the usual unpacking and assembly activities taking priority. Within an hour of arrival of some of the pilots, their equipment was being tested and set for some serious flying on the Friday and Saturday.

The event is to become an annual one and the organisers wish to eventually have pilots who attend the event, vote for their Top Gun pilot nominations and awards in five competing categories. The awards will thus be totally pilot-judged to receive the following accolades: • Top ten show pilots • Top five Scale Jets • Top five Sport jets • Best scratch-built jets • Oldest three jets: age of model aircraft (if scale jet), not year of flight of prototype full-size So dust off those jets that have been sitting on workbenches/shelves, polish your flying skills and register early for the 2019 event.

Some of the pilots chose to camp at the field as there is plenty of camping space available and facilities are excellent. There are also plenty of other forms of accommodation in the area for the less adventurous. Flying started most mornings at 6:30 am due to the fact that the facility is not restricted by noise limitations and that the weather in Gauteng had been pretty hot over the three weeks prior to the event. 24 pilots attended the event over the course of the weekend and a total of 36 jets took to the skies. A number of photographs have been posted on Facebook and WhatsApp and many of the flights very professionally recorded on YouTube by Dirk van der Bank. (TOP GUN 2018 RC jets at Henley-Samja Fly in, Parts 1 to 8).

The camaraderie amongst pilots soon developed to the extent that after the bring-and-braai on Thursday night, the guys sat chatting until long after 01:00 over many cups of freshly-brewed coffee. It must be noted that the serving of beverages of the alcoholic variety stopped at about 21:00. Friday night and Saturday night not much different, with exception that a little more social juice flowed on Saturday night.

Catering as always done by the owner of Henley and the Vosloo family was of an exceptionally high standard. Neville Wright commented that he couldn't wait to lay into the next hamburger stating that they are the best burgers in town. The Saturday night saw SAMJA sponsoring the Spit Braai/roast meal.

Flying was interrupted on Saturday at 12:00 for the SAMJA AGM. A total of 21 members attended, with special mention of Anton van Wyk driving all the way from Welkom to attend. The Saturday evening started with a prize giving with recognition given to the categories above and many other special awards, like Eric Bell who drove from Durban to attend. Best colour scheme and oldest jet award went to Boet Denysschen. (not sure if he should have received the oldest pilot award!) The contest between Neville Wright and Davon Lambrecht was fierce; for the best pilot, best scale-like flight, the best scale jet, and best sport jet awards .Between them, they amassed four apiece. Best take-off and landing, as well as best 4-point roll awards were also contested for. Commemorative medals were handed to each award winning pilot. Each of the pilots received a TOP GUN 2018 cap on arrival.

Finally Sunday morning arrived, and an additional three pilots joined the event. Due to the heat, the pilots started packing up at around noon and started the trek home. The flying was of an extremely high standard and not one pilot went home with damage to any of the aircraft. The assistance given to new jet pilots, as well as the technical guidance offered, was exceptional. Many pilots made a lot of new friends and their flying was greatly enhanced by the weekend’s experience. SAMJA is looking forward to seeing many more pilots at next year’s event, planned for May 2019. The entry forms will be available in February 2019.

Johan Powell flew T-33 with confidence.

Jets in all shapes and sizes at 2019 Top Gun event.

André Beukes flew this colourful ViperJet. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2018 - Page 19

Davon Lambrecht’s impressive CARF Mephisto.

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The SAMAA proficiency-grading system

Linda Dold

It is of great importance to the hobby and sport of model aircraft flying, that firstly, an adequate standard is set before a beginner is allowed to fly on his own, without a qualified instructor in attendance, and secondly, that further goals are set to challenge the model aircraft pilot to improve his flying skills.

With these two main objectives in mind, the SAMAA has produced, over the years, a number of proficiency tests. The first set introduced in the 70s was the “propeller” series, replaced in 1984 by the present system, with the four qualifications of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Instructor, with a fifth, the Solo, being added. The Bronze was regarded by SAMAA as the minimum requisite for a radio control pilot to fly a model on his own. In 2001, it was decided that a more forgiving (in terms of flying requirements) and more comprehensive (in terms of general safety knowledge) test be introduced. This test is known as the “Solo”. The purpose of the “Solo” test is to ensure a model pilot's ability to fly and control a model aircraft safely when other members are present and flying. It also ensures that the model pilot has been instructed on his club's bye-laws, safety rules, the SAMAA Manual of Procedures, and has an understanding and working knowledge of the equipment and radio installation, and a basic understanding related to model safety and aerodynamics.

Obtaining a proficiency rating has a number of advantages: It improves the general flying skill, and it defines where and when pilots may fly certain models within the SAMAA system, with specific proficiencies.

Validity of proficiency status Pilots with SAMAA proficiency qualifications should be aware that a lapse of three years in SAMAA membership, will automatically cancel any proficiency rating above Solo. A request from your club chairman and one other club committee member is required to reinstate your Solo level proficiency status with SAMAA. Proficiency qualification through a SIG (Special Interest Group) It has been agreed that pilots who have, and are competing in competitions, and who regularly obtain high scores in these competitions, could earn or qualify for a proficiency level. The SIGs that currently award proficiencies in this manner, are: Model Aerobatic Association of SA, SA Miniature Pylon Racing Association, National Association of Scale Aeromodellers, and Large Scale Aerobatics.

Fixed-wing proficiencies Solo: A solo rating allows you to fly at your club without a competent person in attendance when others are flying.

Bronze: Same rights as a solo rating. Some clubs use the Bronze level as their lowest level of qualification.

Silver: This is the minimum level that pilots should try to achieve. Most clubs will allow a pilot with a silver proficiency, to teach a pupil pilot to fly, although there is usually a 6-month probationary period between the pilot achieving his silver merit, and the time he is allowed to teach others to fly.

Gold: Allows a pilot to fly at any airshow, display, or at a non-registered (but temporary-approved) field in the presence of spectators. You are allowed to judge for Solo, Bronze, and Silver proficiency. Note that no pilot will be allowed to do an Instructors proficiency test without having first passed the Gold proficiency test.

Instructor: Allows one to pilot a fixed-wing aeroplane in any event, airshow, etc. As a SAMAA Instructor, you are qualified to judge proficiency tests for SAMAA Solo, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Instructor proficiency (subject to having an Instructor Judge present at an Instructor test). You are qualified to fly at a full-size airshow, but only when invited.

Instructor Judge: Allows one to test pilots (with another SAMAA Gold judge present) for any SAMAA proficiency status, up to Gold, and with another SAMAA instructor, up to SAMAA Instructor. It should be noted that the appointed position of Instructor Judge is subject to review by the SAMAA management committee, and whether the Instructor Judge is actively engaged in testing SAMAA instructors.

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Helicopter proficiencies Hover/Bronze: The Hover proficiency test consists of an oral test, a pre-flight inspection, and a few basic manoeuvres. This qualification fulfils the minimum requirements of the SAMAA insurance to hovering a model helicopter without an instructor present.

Solo/Silver: The Solo test has some more advanced hovering manoeuvres, and a few more basic flying manoeuvres. This qualification fulfils the minimum requirements of the SAMAA insurance to hover and fly a model helicopter without an instructor present.

Advanced/Gold: The Advanced proficiency qualifies a pilot to become a club instructor. When accompanied by another club instructor, he may test a pupil pilot for Hover and Solo helicopter proficiencies.

Instructor: A pilot who has satisfactorily obtained his MHSA Instructor proficiency, and who has demonstrated to the MHSA competition judges, or MHSA Instructor Judges, that he has a good understanding of the safety rules, and comparative scoring system. When accompanied by a second qualified MHSA Instructor, they may test and award MHSA Hover, Solo, and Advanced proficiency ratings.

Instructor Judge: After a pilot has been awarded his MHSA Instructor proficiency, he may apply to the MHSA committee to be appointed as a MHSA Instructor Judge. This application must be in writing, giving his modelling and judging experience.

Multi-Rotor proficiencies Solo: Consists of an oral test, a pre-flight inspection, and a basic flying test. This qualification fulfils the minimum requirement of the SAMAA insurance to fly a multi-rotor craft at a club field without an instructor present. Solo proficiency does not authorise the pilot to fly his multi-rotor from the club field runway, when general flying is in progress.

Advanced: Qualifies a pilot to become a club instructor, and teach members to fly multi-rotors. Advanced pilots may participate in demonstration events, provided the event is organised and managed by a Demonstration-rated member.

Instructor: A pilot who has obtained his Multi-rotor Advanced proficiency, and who has demonstrated to the SAMAA competition judges or Instructor Judges that he has a thorough understanding of building and setting up a multi-rotor model, and has an interest in training a pupil to fly a multi-rotor model, may apply to the SAMAA management committee to be appointed as a Multi-rotor instructor. This application must be in writing, giving his modelling and judging experience.

FPV Demonstration/Display pilot: This will only be awarded to Instructor-rated pilots who wish to fly regularly at public displays and demonstrations. Any pilot who wishes to fly at public displays regularly, must hold a minimum of an instructor proficiency rating, and have received the rating of Display pilot from the FlyFPV-SA committee.

Line-of-Sight (LOS) - The pilot can visually always see his craft. A LOS proficiency is required before an FPV proficiency can be obtained.

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South African Model Parachute Enthusiasts. There are only two SAMPE proficiencies defined: Solo Free-fall Badge - To pilot an RC Skydiver independently at leisure, fly-ins, competitions, and SAMPE events.

Free-fall Instructor - To test pilots for Free-fall Badge proficiency. Pilot is entitled to participate in SAMAA-registered air shows. Two SAMAA Fixed-wing instructors may conduct Free-fall Instructor proficiency test, but both need to be approved by the SAMPE committee prior to conducting the proficiency test. These Fixed -wing instructors must also have knowledge of RC Skydiving in general. This is to aid the startup proficiency progress and process. Two Free-fall instructors” can conduct Free-fall Instructor proficiency tests, but both need to be approved by the SAMPE committee prior to conducting the proficiency test. A single Free-fall instructor may perform proficiency testing for Free-fall Badge. SAMAA membership of pilot and Instructors must be verified to be current. All proficiencies must be signed off by the SAMPE chairman or secretary, and submitted to SAMAA by the SAMPE committee.

The Drop-plane pilot must at least have a SAMAA Solo or appropriate proficiency, depending on the event, as defined by SAMAA guidelines. The SAMPE Free-fall Instructors have the right to override the Land in designated Drop-Zone radius, if thought that adverse weather or height limitations on the day makes this impossible, but it is felt that the pilot being tested is consistent in his efforts. SAMAA Fixed-wing instructors do not have this privilege, the assumption being that they do not have the RC Skydiving experience to make this call.

Proficiencies for Control Line activity are managed by the Control Line Association of SA (CLASA). The Model Gliding Association (MGA) is the administrator of all gliding grades, which are performance-based. The proficiency for turbine jets (Vlamgat) is managed by the SA Model Jet Association (SAMJA), and involves safety procedures, as well as flying skill.

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The SAMAA Activity Calendar January 2019

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

SAMAA administration & office

Submission of material: Check with the editor for the closing dates of submission of material.

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 main entrance to building R4) Bob Skinner General Manager. samaa-gm@mweb.co.za 011-973-3679, 083-283-1681.

Linda Dold Assistant to the GM. samaa-admin@mweb.co.za 011-973-3679.

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-ahalf in SAMAA News. You may e-mail your contributions, including graphics and pictures to: samaaadmin@mweb.co.za. Ensure that captions accompany all pictures, and that the pictures are of reasonable resolution, not e-mail resolution.

SAMAAs Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Theo Kleynhans Grant Brook Jan Sime Johan Sieling Jaco Henn Alan Ball Matthys Botha

Control Line Association of SA (CLASA) zettakleynhans@gmail.com RC Aerobatics (MAASA). chairman@maasa.co.za Model Gliding Association (MGA). 1jansime@gmail.com F3C/N-SA. Helicopters. johans@acs.altech.co.za Multi-rotor FPV racing, North (Fly-FPV-SA) jaco@potshot.co.za Multi-rotor FPV, Southern region alan@flyingrobot.co.za South African Miniature Pylon Racing Association (SAMPRA). bothamj@hotmail.com Koos Pretorius National Association of Scale Aeromodellers (NASA) jadriaan9@gmail.com Dean Grobbelaar SA Model Jet Association (SAMJA) dean@aerialconcepts.co.za Bruce Clark Large Scale Aerobatics (LSA) brucegc1@gmail.com Johan Sieling Fun Fly Association (NMFFA) johans@acs.altech.co.za Pieter Mulder SA Model Parachute Enthusiasts easyupenterprises@gmail.com

To advertise: Contact the SAMAA office. You must supply finished artwork in JPG format, to at least 083-725-9279 300 dpi at the final size. Terms for all advertising is payment on receipt of invoice, as per the rate card 082-888-0670 below. Bank details are listed in the opposite column.

082-556-1510 SAMAA account at Nedbank, Menlyn Pretoria, branch code 1605 45, current account 1605 126 772.

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To join the SAMAA: Request application form 011-973-3679. Visit www.samaa.org.za for MS Word form, under “Information”, then “Membership”. On-line application form www.samaa.co.za. Or submit details by e-mail: name, ID, address, tel, fax, cell, club, to: samaa-admin@mweb.co.za Subscription fees From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 • Regular/adult members (18 to 60 years of age) R430 • Junior members (18 years and younger) R240 • Senior Citizens/Retirees (60 years and older) R280 Payment by internet (EFT), or cheque. SAMAA current a/c 1605 126 772 at Nedbank, Menlyn Pretoria, branch code 1605 45. Use clear reference of name/ surname, and membership number when renewing.

DO NOT USE “Subs/ Membership/SAMAA/New”, since this cannot be identified correctly. Fax or e-mail this proof of payment with your application or renewal, to 011-973-3679.

Description/size (rates valid until further notice) Full page (A4) 210mm x 297mm (with a 10mm clear border all-round) Half page (landscape or portrait) 148 x 210mm or 297 x 92mm Quarter page 148 x 92mm or 74 x 210mm Eighth page 74 x 92mm or 37 x 210mm Your Local Dealer advert, per insertion Swops & Smalls, for a reasonable number of items advertised (call SAMAA office for more details)

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SAMAAnews Contents of Issue 4 of 2018

2018 Fun Fly Masters - Alec Groenewald, Riaan le Hanie, Linda Dold 1-4 F3J Model Glider World Championships - Michelle Goodrum 5-9 Chairman’s Report - Marthinus Potgieter 10 From the SAMAA Office 11 Change of address: www.samaa.co.za and sign in with your log-in and password. No log-in and Western Province and SA Masters Championships - Stuart Nix 12-15 password? Request it automatically, if you have a correct e-mail address on the membership programme.

What is Scale model building and flying?

16 No internet? Contact the SAMAA office on 011-973-3679 to change your address.

2019 Aerial Concepts SAMAA Combined Power Nationals 17 Protecting and serving your interests 2019 Nats entry form 18 The SAMAA needs your help, to ensure that your rights and flying privileges are protected. Through SAMJA Top Gun jet event - Stan Fincham 19 the SAMAA, its Special Interest Groups, and numerous registered clubs, you can experience the Jet team selection for 2019 Jet World Masters 20 protection of your rights, and enjoy the real benefits in all aspects of model aviation.

Fun Fly Series 2019 21 • Advice On building, flying, competition, airshow planning, club layouts, displays, special CLASA Control Line Nationals 21 air events, competition, illegal flying, regulations, airspace, etc.

The SAMAA Proficiency grading system 23-24 • Clubs

Enjoyment of your activity in a group context. All SAMAA clubs are approved and registered with the SAMAA, RAASA, and the SA 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).

• 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.

• SAMAA News To inform, educate, advise. Your mouthpiece/forum. Great promotional value.

• 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.

• Affiliations To the Aero Club of South Africa, and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.

Also to other institutions (CAA, RAASA, SAAF, Denel).

• Frequencies Protection by ICASA of frequencies in spectrum allocated to R/C. • Airspace Manage airspace at registered sites, through the CAA and RAASA. SAMAA is the only CAA-approved Aviation Recreation Organisation (ARO) for aeromodelling.

• CIAM Direct link with CIAM (Commission for International Aeromodelling). 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 SAMAA stronger!

SAMAA 2019 AGM - Tuesday 12 March 2019 Henley Fly-in SAMAA Promotional Items SAMAA Activity Calendar SAMAA information, contact details, and SAMAA News info Radio Control Toys for Boys Frasers RC Models Al’s Hobbies Brian’s Hobbies Drone Masters/Electric Flight Smalls advert - “Engines wanted” UDS - UAV Drone Solutions - Pilot’s wanted Your Local Dealer adverts

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In the next issue of SAMAA News, publication, end of February 2019: FAI Drone Racing World Championships. NASAFI 2018. Broken Wings Memorial Fly-in. Club visits. Pylon Racing news. SAMPE Parachuting news. Henley Fly-in.

SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2018 - Page 26

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