2009 Control Line Nats -- Keith Renecle

Considering  the global  currency crises,   I  believe   that  we did  rather  well  with our  control-line national champs this year. The competition was held again at Barnstormers Model Flying Club, and after some reasonable rain this year, the grass circle was a lot more user-friendly than last year. The competitors came from Grahamstown, Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay and Durban as well. We had a total of 17 entries, and for the first time as far as I am aware, we also had an international entry in stunt  from the Netherlands.  We were privileged to have Rob Metkemeijer and his wife Caroline with us. Rob is the well-known high-speed engine developer of the MB (Metkemeijer Brothers)...

More here ( 2,5 m pdf)

3D Heli comp 9 May 2009 -- Johan Sieling

Pretoria Radio flyers in conjunction with Model Helicopters of South Africa (MHSA) are hosting a 3D Helicopter competition / fun day. This is an open event, for all SAMAA  helicopter pilots. Bring your family and friends and let’s have fun. 

More here.

 

The SAMAA supports a non-stop round-the-world model flight

The Association has today announced that it will give financial and technical support to James Cook's non-stop round-the-world model record attempt.

James estimates that he will need some R250 000 to develop and build the model. The SAMAA has agreed to provide this amount.

James originally applied for funding in November last year. The management committee agreed unanimously at its last meeting to provide it. 

Asked about the effect on the Associations finances, a committee member - Attie Percefield said, " It means we shall have to increase members subs quite substantially, but we feel that no one will object given the unbelievable nature of this project".

2009 Free State Aerobatic Champs -- Piet le Roux

Central Radio Flyers hosted the Free State Model pattern aerobatic championship in Bloemfontein on the 7 to 8 of March. Some competitors arrived on Friday, the day before, to get acquainted with the  conditions. On Saturday morning Wynand Swart, CRF chairman, welcomed all the competitors, laid  down the rules and gave us some kind words of inspiration.,,,

More here with photos. (pdf)

SAMAA News March 2009

You can get the March 2009 issue of the News here.

These are the static thrust calulations that go with the article on page 34. We reproduce them here with the permission of Model Aviation in the USA.

Gliding Postals Feb 2009 -- John Lightfoot

Comments here.

Scores here.

(Info updated on 15 Mar 2009)

Updated sponsors list for Gariep Fly In -- Boet Denysschen

Here's the latest list of sponsors:

Model Mechanics

SAMAA

Sanjay Quality Products

Opti-Truss

York Signs

Denny’s Electrical

MN Models

Wright Planes

RC Pilot

Extreme Link

Micton Hobbies

RC Services

Frequency Hobbies

Bob’s Hobbies

Mad Models

Hobby Flight Centre

Fire Fly Hobbies

Arial Concepts

Fly Fun Hobbies

CD’s Pub and Curry Shack

ASP Aviation

Total Hobbies

Dremel

Victory Hobbies

Parker Craft

JMC Hobbies

Cointech

The High Flyer

Brian’s Hobbies

Aviation Art

Guns and Gifts

Cape Sail Planes

Valencia Hobbies

Rivo Hobbies

SA Model Sport

African Pilot

Hobby Magic Bloem

Icron

Flite Roofing

Printo Printers

African Utility Supplies

SA Model Magazine

Airborn Passion

B & B Importers