WIMAC 2008 Fun-Fly

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Special thanks to Distribution aux Modelistes and Ted's Hobby Shop for their contribution of gift certificates to WIMAC's Fun-Fly. If you shop at either of these retailers, please be sure to tell them that you appreciate their support of our club activities.

Fun-Fly is on for today, Saturday, August 30th. See you there!

[Burning Head]

Hooo yes,I see it all the pic from the past Fun Fly in the furum,they look great,but Xed,can I bring one familly members or maybe my friends,is like Ned Flanders...stupide Flanders:D I will be there for sure

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Hi Richard, family and friends are always welcome!

[Andrew Fernie]

Great poster Greg.

Andrew

[Dwight Macdonald]

Thanks Greg!

[AlixB]

Nice pic Greg. Nice poster.

I remember getting out of a botched torque roll at that moment.
I usually could maintain 2.5 turns. Got out hastily after one.
No one noticed my premature exit. I did...
Bad omen...

[briankizner]

Nice poster. Thank you, Greg

[teal_c]

Where is the event located?

It would be my first time so i don't know how to get there.

[Dwight Macdonald]

"Any size" ... perhaps a full scale heli or a Husky will show up ...

[Chris Bowes]

Check this link for directions to the club

http://www.wimac.ca/index.php?page=directions

[turkana]

Hi
Greg told me to post here when I plan coming to the funfly. Well I am coming with my heli, hope thats o.k.

Regards Pete

[Dwight Macdonald]

Your are very welcome to come Peter, provided you have a current MAAC or AMA membership.

[turkana]

Hi
Yes I have Maac Insurance and I am looking forward to coming, since this is my first funfly.Hope the weather will hold :mad: . This summer was not too good.


Regards Pete

[Xavier]

Nice poster indeed. Sorry to be picky but I believe it's not the best to say 'MAAC insurance is required'. It seems to indicate that MAAC is only about insurance. Steve, Bob and all the other MAAC representants are trying to make people understand that MAAC is not only about insurance. 'Current MAAC or AMA membership required' would be a better choice of word.

Xavier

[Jeremy Cartlidge]

Well said Xavier. Transport Canada regulates aircraft through the CARs, however the regulations generally do not apply to model aircraft. TC relies on MAAC to provide guidance and a mechanism for safe operation. The insurance coverage included in MAAC membership is a fantastic deal. Try to get model aircraft coverage added to you homeowner's policy if you do not believe this.

There is a definition of a model aircraft in the CARs:


Total weight of which does not exceed 35 kg (77.2 pounds)
Mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes
Not designed to carry persons or other living creatures


This is why an instructor can not be paid. It would be illegal because it is a commercial not recreational purpose and therefore requires a Transport Canada operating certificate. :cool: No insurance policy will cover illegal activities.

We are able to fly model aircraft without government regulation (and be totally ignorant of the air regulations) because of he work done by MAAC and its unpaid volunteers. Industy Canada and radio frequency allocation is another area that MAAC covers for us.

Anyone who thinks MAAC is an insurance policy should be made to read all of the Canadian Air Regulations and the Industry Canada Radiocommunications regulations as a penance.:eek:

[bob forest]

Thanks Jeremy, well said, and also thanks Xavier, for bringing it up.

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Thanks for your comments Xavier.

[phil jones]

Will there be an opportunity to static show models that are (perhaps) not ready to fly? Note that although I'm signed up to the forum, I'm not yet a flying (paid-up) member of WIMAC.

I have a Sopwith Camel (Proctor kit, 56") an a Warbirds Hurricane (61") that are pretty well complete. Could add to the show?

[Denis Cloutier]

I will be there with a couple of my heli fleet.:)

[Dwight Macdonald]

We usually have a section for items for sale or to display Phil ... bring them along.

[LAMAHORSE]

I'll try to go,
I'll enjoy the food and will take some photos...

Paul are you going, or your schedule to work?

[mohito]

I'll be at the funfly with family in the morning.

I'll bring my nexstar for visitors to fly so other members don't have to sacrifice their planes.

If you need help prepping in the morning I can come a little earlier to help out.

[PaulG-rc]

Salut Serge

I will decide in the morning if I go, I probably will before work. :D

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Fun-Fly is on for today, Saturday, August 30th. See you there!

[beto9]

It was a great fun fly! Many old friends came to say hello and fly their planes.

Is such a pleasure to see them!

Less people but more planes than previous years....

[Dwight Macdonald]

It was a very nice relaxing funfly. A big thanks to all who worked very hard with getting the field in top shape, getting the food and BBQs and organizing the whole thing! And a big thanks to the weatherman for great weather after the rainy summer and the iffy start to the day!

[PaulG-rc]

Thank you very much for a great funfly and to the cooks for great burgers and chienchauds.:D
I wish I could of stayed longer .

[matador_24]

Could anybody post pictures of yesterday's fun fly???????????

I am not able to go this weekend, but I would like to see some picturessss,

Thanks!

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Pictures uploaded (http://www.wimac.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=1173)...