SAMAAnews Issue 4 of 2020
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Ceres MAC Fly-in 30 October to 1 November 2020
by Peter Brewis Photos by Craig Neethling, Peter Brewis, and Christelle du Plessis
A bird’s-eye view of the CMAC surroundings, by Stellenbosch Model Aircraft Academy Craig Neethling’s 1/4 scale Swift glider; 3,75m wing span,
The weatherman predicted a weak cold front brushing past the Western Cape by Wednesday. So, on Thursday morning the first thing I checked in Ceres was the weather. The forecast was not favourable … intermittent rain with a stiff north westerly wind gusting at times… not your ideal flying weather. Maar as jy groot geword het in 'n streek dan leer jy die weer ken. Dit gaan later opklaar, het ek geglo. Toe die son laatmiddag so skaamweg hier en daar tussen die grys wolke begin deurbreek, het ek geweet die CMAC vliegnaweek gaan goed uitwerk. When Charles and Riaan from Hermanus, and André from Mossel Bay arrived early on Thursday to set up camp, I knew it was…”Smoke On!”. Vanjaar is die tweede keer dat CMAC ‘n vliegnaweek hou. Modelvlieëniers vanoor die hele Wes-Kaap het begin aankom. Jan Horn en Leon Breedt en die res van die Citrusdal-span het vroeg Vrydag alreeds aangekom en begin kamp opslaan. Charles Stevens van Hermanus was eerste uit om die vars blou lug na die reën te toets. André Swanepoel van St Blaize vliegklub op Mosselbaai was kort daarna op die aanloopbaan met sy 10 kg turbine Pilot Dolphin jet... Pragtig Andre! Teen Vrydagaand het die kampvure hoog gebrand en ‘n gesellige atmosfeer het saam met die braaivleisgeure in die lug gehang. Van vroeg Saterdagoggend het dinge begin besig raak. Morne Swanepoel en sy span van Robertson Radio Flyers het opgedaag. Kobus en Pieter Stofberg van Worcester Wynland Vliegklub het hulle valskerm vertoning aangebied. Ek wonder altyd hoe daai valskerm man weet hoe om op die regte plek te land? … Maar Pa en seun is n gedugte valskerm span. Pragtig Kobus en Pieter. Michael Basson en sy span van Micton het ook Saterdag by ons aangesluit. Marc Wolffe en ander lede van Cape Radio Flyers het kom wys hoe ‘n skaalmodel gevlieg moet word. Wessie se groot Cub is altyd ‘n plesier om te sien maar sy prego rolls en hamburgers was perfek net soos sy Cubby landings. With pilots arriving from Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Simonstown and Worcester, the action just got more exciting by the minute. The national lockdown restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on RC flying activities. Therefore it was really encouraging to see so many pilots turning up for our Fly-in weekend.
SAMAA News contents Issue 4 of 2020 Ceres Model Aircraft Club Fly-in - Peter Brewis Gauteng Aerobatic Champs - Chris O’Connell Jets at the Nationals - Dean Grobbelaar Large Scale Aerobatics Nats - Justin Gomersall Pylon Racing at the Nationals - Matthys Botha Large Scale Aerobatic News - Justin Gomersall
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Blast from the Past! History in South Africa
18-19 20 6
Calendar of Events
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SAMAA info, contact details, SAMAA News info
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Your Local Dealer adverts
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2021 SAMAA Annual General Meeting
The Citrusdal Radio Flyers camp at night.
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SAMPE RC Skydiving - Pieter Mulder From the Office - Linda Dold and Bob Skinner
Janco Horn en Pieter Breedt sorg vir ontbyt (beide van Citrusdal RF).
1&3
21-22
All with renewed enthusiasm and energy. Young pilots like Matthew Going and Stuart Kitshoff from Helderberg Radio Flyers gave a superb performance of RC airmanship, showing that the RC sport has some extraordinary talent in the younger age group. Something that we all need to support and encourage. Well done and thank you to everyone who shared a wonderful flying and camping weekend with us at Ceres. “Ons sal dit weer moet doen...”
Charles Stevens se Geobat met ‘n werkende Mr Bones, wat he self op sy 3D-printer gemaak het.
Marc Wolffe’s Fokker DR-1, with OS .61 engine, on a smooth, slow, fly-by against a stunning backdrop.
Kurt Bester’s Free Wing twin 80mm EDF A-10 Warthog. Powered by two 65 4000mAh LiPo batteries.
Johan Swanepoel en Craig Neethling se gliders.
Donovan Stevens help dra aan Terry Lesser se groot-skaal Extra 300, nadat ‘n dwarswind die landing so bietjie moeilik gemaak het. Skade alreeds herstel, volgens Terry.
André Swanepoel, Mosselbaai, met sy pragtige Pilot Dolphin. Kingtec 10kg turbine, Saxox servos, Futaba.
Marc Wollfe and Hi-Fly glider, built by his father in 1976. Marc’s second plane...collection much bigger today!
CMAC in the early evening...time to start the braai fires.
Kobus en Pieter Stofberg, Wynland Modelvliegklub, hier met hulle VC Composite Stik met 2-silinder enjin.
Ben Vorster, Johan Vorster en Morné Swanepoel hou die storie fyn dop!
Matthew Going en Craig Neethling by die start-up lyn.
Tollie Vosloo van Tygerberg Modelvliegklub, met sy pragtige CY Models Super Tigre Moth. Vlerkspan is 2,5-meter, en kragbron is DLE 55 RA.
Our ATC and Safety Officer, Marais van Zyl, with our special club banner.
The ever-wiling CMAC team: Chris Mouton, Pieter Groenewald, Peter Brewis, and Marius van Zyl. Terry Lesser from Walker Bay RF keeps an eye on them.
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GAA Championship 2020
Grant Brook. Photos by Willie Bodenstein and Pieter Botha The WindS Pro of Alec Groenewald taking-off for one of his flights.
Some of the pilots in the Gauteng Championship.
Burt Botha’s Amethyst cruising by.
The turn of Roston, Grant, and Joshua for judging duties.
Chris O’Connell’s Alchemy taking-off.
The GAA Championship was held at Henley instead of Barnstormers, as this event coincided with the Power Nationals hosted by SAMAA. MAASA decided that it would not participate in the NATS, due to the consequences of Covid-19. The Cape Town pilots and judges could not travel and participate due to these circumstances. The GAA wishes to thank the management of Henley for the well-groomed and clean facilities, as well as SAMAA for hosting the day. Thank you to Oom Danie Potgieter for performing the duties of Contest Director - getting the flow of contestants and judges at the right place, at the right time. Thanks to all the pilots who pitched in as judges and helped to prepare the flight line by putting up the flags. Thank you Chris for organising of the flight and judges rosters, collating the scores, and arranged for the trophies. It was an early 4am start to the day in order to be at the contest site at 6 am to assist with the flight line preparations. The sun just rose over the horizon as we pulled into the venue, after an hour's drive from home. Everybody had to pitch in to ready the field before flying could commence at 7:00. The flight line was prepared by rolling out the lines to mark out the box position and putting out the flags. Grant used his trusty drone with great effect to help to position the flags. Pilots briefing was at 6:45. Each class had to fly 4 rounds, with 5 pilots in Sportsman class, 3 pilots in Advanced class, 3 pilots in Masters class and 4 pilots in F3A class. Sixty flights had to be completed before sunset, which meant approximately 10 hours of continuous flying. Chris was proactive to do the draw a few days beforehand, in order to set up the roster, saving precious time. The draw was able to be witnessed by video link. Oom Daan as per usual, performed the duty of Contest Director, getting everybody on the line on time, and he made the whole event run like clockwork. This was a challenge, as there were Large Scale, Pylon, and Jet flights that ran concurrently, with some pilots participating in these events as well. The LOMAC guys, Barry, Sarel, and Alec, as well as Roland and Burt, had to move with great enthusiasm and energy between the northern and southern flight lines in order to participate in all their disciplines. All judging was done by pilot judges, so there was not too much time to relax and lounge around. The skies were clear, but the wind started to pick up from 8:00 and was gusty and got stronger through the day. This was quite a factor in the event, adding to the challenge for the pilots and taxing on the batteries of the aircraft. In the Sportsman class there was quite a fierce competition. The guys from LOMAC really enjoyed the day with very stiff competition amongst themselves. Barry, Sarel, and André jockeyed for 1st position. André's 3rd round win of 68.64% and 1097 normalised points, helped him to secure 1st place. The second place was a draw between Sarel and Barry on normalised points, but was awarded to Barry due to the higher average that he had achieved. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 4
Amethyst of Burt Botha against a clear blue sky.
Danie giving Burt the go-ahead for take-off. Burt first in Advanced.
Doug Kay about to switch on.
Alec waiting for a lull in the breeze.
“That’s out of the box!” Judges on duty.
Inspec with many fences, flown by Roland Suhrmüller to third place in Advanced.
Roland being assisted by Danie Potgieter.
Joshua holding on for dear life, as Neil tests the motor of the Peridot. Chris O’Connell make his way to the centre spot. Flew the CK Aero Alchemy to first place in the Masters class.
Sarel Venter checks the throttle response...Riaan holds.
Pieter Botha placed second in Masters, with his Quasar.
Derek Butow used the WindS Pro to place third in Masters.
All waiting their turn to fly. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 5
First in Sportsman, André Wentzel
Second, Barry van der Vyver
First in the Advanced class, Burt Botha
Third place achieved by Sarel Venter
Second in Advanced, Neil Twomey
Third place Roland Suhrmuller
First in the Masters class, Chris O”Connell
Winner of the F3A class...André Stockwell!
Second in Masters was Pieter Botha Third place Derek Butow
Second in F3A, Roston Dugmore
2020 Gauteng Aerobatic Championship (Conducted with the Combined Power Nats at Henley Model Aircraft and Family Ent.)
Sportsman Pl. Name
Norm
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
3129 3093 3093 2696 1866
André Wentzel Barry vd Vyver Sarel Venter Alec Groenewald Doug Kay
%
64,62% 63,79% 62,73% 54,82% 38,61%
Third place to Joshua Twomey
2021 SAMAA Annual General Meeting
Advanced Pl. Name
Norm
%
1. Burt Botha 2. Neil Twomey 3. Roland Suhrmüller
3013 2983 2956
65,65% 64,12% 62,37%
Masters Pl. Name
Norm
%
1. Chris O’Connell 2. Pieter Botha 3. Dereck Butow
3017 2979 2950
63,20% 62,92% 61,25%
FAI-F3A Pl. Name
Norm
%
1. 2. 3. 4.
3036 2984 2929 2685
83,85% 82,12% 80,49% 73,59%
Andre Stockwell Roston Dugmore Joshua Twomey Grant Brook
Thursday 11 March 2021 at the SAMAA offices, Building R4, Denel Technical Academy 131 Atlas Road, Bonaero Park, Kempton Park. 19:00
Please support the AGM The SAMAA is your association! SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 6
Jets at the Nationals Dean Grobbelaar. Photos by Bennie Henning and Willie Bodenstein
JSM Xcalibur Christo Barkhuizen. How is this for a well-planned and executed photo!
Johan Powell is delighted with his first place win in the 2020 Aerial Concepts Nationals, Jet Basic class.
Roland Suhrmüller flew this Aero L-39 with great skill to take first place in the F3S Jet Aerobatic class at the 2020 Aerial Concepts Nationals.
This report covers the activities of the Jet aerobatic class at the 2020 Aerial Concepts SAMAA Power Nationals. Competition flying is feared by many and is not always the chosen pasttime of RC Jet modellers. This year proved somewhat different for some. The decision to host the 2020 Nationals was taken quite late after the lockdown was lifted, which gave many of the pilots little if any chance to prepare for the championship. Some fifteen pilots entered for the competition, with SAMJA having made the decision to host both the Basic and F3S classes. The entries were surprising as well as encouragement for the organisers, since the entry and attendance at the past competitions were a lot lower, and considering the late announcement of the competition. The weekend finally arrived and the battle amongst the Basic class became evidently fierce. For pilots who decided to enter at late notice and the amount of practice that was had considering the poor flying conditions leading up to the competition, the judges and fellow pilots were in total amazement about the excellent flying demonstrated by Davon Lampbrecht and Johan Powell. These pilots took second and first places respectively, with Jaco Henn being placed third. Whilst the competition was fierce, the top two competitors mentioned afterwards that the process ended up being a lot of fun. They both said that flying the discipline of a routine or the sequence, gave them an opportunity to develop confidence, and the confidence helped them to develop the platform to try manoeuvres they would ordinarily not have ventured. This then in turn created for them a platform for more fun and a safer flying routine. Once again, well done to JOhan and Davon and all the pilots who dared the entry to the basic class.
Davon Lambrecht ventured into competition for the first time, placing second in the Basic Sport Jet class with this CARF Mephisto V2.
Jaco Henn has certainly developed into a fine fixed-wing competitor, flying this Avanti S to third place in the Basic Sport Jet class. AvantiS is EDF-powered.
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Jaco Henn getting ready to take-off for one of his flights in the Basic Sport Jet class.
Johan Powell’s Lightning on landing approach.
Owen Vuyk seen here assisting Christo Barkhuizen to get the JSM Xcalibur ready for the first round. Unfortunately, only one flight was possible for Christo.
The benefit of experience. Davon Lambrecht briefing Johan Powell prior to one of his winning flights in the Basic Sport Jet class. The two of them finished a very close one-two.
The Mephisto of Davon Lambrecht during a four-point roll. Stable as a rock!
Dean Grobbelaar’s Ultra Lighting taking-off for it’s ill-fated flight. Jet flamed out a few seconds after this, and Dean had to turn downwind, losing sight of the jet. Quick thinking had Danie Potgieter shout basic commands, to bring the Lightning down, but it sustained damage.
The recovery crew rushed to the scene. Ultra Lightning sustained damage to undersurfaces, and fuselage sustained a serious crease aft of the wing.
SAMJA Jet Results - 2020 Combined Aerial Concepts SAMAA Power Nationals. 24-27 September Pl.
Name
Rd 1 %
Rd 1 Raw
Rd 1 Norm
Rd 2 %
Rd 2 Raw
Rd 2 Norm
Rd 3 %
Rd 3 Raw
Rd 3 Perc
Total
963,74 1000,0 708,79 0
83,42 80,50 73,42 0
500,50 483,00 440,50 0
1000,0 965,03 880,12 0
2000,00 1988,87 1657,65 747,49
1000,0 0 0
68,56 0 0
761,00 0 0
1000,0 0 0
2000,0 962,69 947,40
1. 2. 3. 4.
Johan Powell Davon Lambrecht Jaco Henn Christo Barkhuizen
74,92 74,08 58,25 56,00
449,50 444,50 349,00 336,00
1000.0 988,87 777,53 747,49
73,08 75,83 53,75 0
Basic 438,50 455,00 322,50 0
1. 2. 3.
Roland Suhrmüller Dean Grobbelaar Danie Potgieter
71,76 73,65 69,77
787,00 817,50 774,50
1000,0 962,69 947,40
70,90 0 0
F3S 787,00 0 0
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Large Scale Aerobatics at the Nationals
Justin Gomersall Photos by Willie Bodenstein, and Graham Finch The pretty Pilot Laser 88" of Charl Jooste, who only started flying Large Scale Aerobatics at the beginning of the year, minus the lost Covid months!
LSA managed to pull-off a fantastic event at the SAMAA Combined Power Nationals with an overall attendance of 26 pilots, flying in 5 different sequences, both Known and Unknown Schedules in the contest. In no particular order they were: Alec Groenewald, Brad Rae, Brett Black, Burt Botha, Calvin Schroll, Charl Jooste, Chris Parker, Christo Barkhuizen, Danie Potgieter, Daniel Finch, Geoff Dale, Gerrit van Deventer, Ian Edwards, Jaco Henn, Jacques Alberts, Juandre van der Schaar, Justin Gomersall, Leon Palm, Marnu Bothma, Myles Hasenbroek, Owen Vuyk, Pieter Herbst, Roland Suhrmuller, Roston Dugmore, Sarel Venter, and Stan Fincham. These pilots flew a grand total of 518 judged sequences. A big thank you to all of the guys that traveled form far including: Alec Groenewald, Sarel Venter (from Nelspruit). Calving Schroll and Marnu Bothma (from Klerksdorp), Brad Rae (KZN), and Bert Botha (PE).
Juandre van der Schaar leading the RV to the take-off point.
LSA aircraft bedding down for the night in the Henley hangar.
Judges Jacques Botha, Justin Gomersall, and Ian Edwards.
All the LSA competitors assembled on the main runway at Henley. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 9
Marnu Bothma and Calvin Schroll returning to Camp Klerksdorp.
Where my pants?
The competition started early on the morning of the 24th September with pilots briefing. The Sportsman guys started flying their known round 1 followed by the Basic class. A big thank you also to the Basic pilots who entered into the Nationals, as the level of flying was very good. With their entries (10) they boosted the LSA family to have the highest entry out of all the other SIG's at the Nationals, so well done! And we look forward to having you out next regional and national competitions. Day 2 was similar with most of the pilots flying their 2nd and 3rd rounds. Friday afternoon was action time as the Freestyle kicked-off. Well done to the pilots who flew the Freestyle and entertained the spectators. Saturday morning was tense as the Unknown rounds had to be flown. Basically you get given an Unknown schedule to fly 12 hours before you have to fly it. You cannot practice it but you can memorize the sequence and rely on your caller to help you get through it. Well done to the Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited pilots for getting through it. Results: Basic: Alec Groenewald won the Basic class. There were 10 pilots in Basic. The winning order was: (1) Alec Groenewald, (2) Marnu Bothma, (3) Pieter Herbst, (4) Sarel Venter, (5) Leon Palm, (6) Jaco Henn, (7) Charl Jooste, (8) Juandre van der Schaar, (9) Gerrit van Deventer and (10) Geoff Dale. They flew 4 known sequences (2 rounds). The scores ranged from a low of 840.6 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 159.4 points). Sportsmans: Myles Hasenbroek won the Sportsman class. There were 5 pilots in Sportsman. The winning order was: (1) Myles Hasenbroek, (2) Chris Parker, (3) Daniel Finch, (4) Christo Barkhuizen and (5) Burt Botha. They flew 8 known sequences (4 rounds). The scores ranged from a low of 880.8 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 119.2 points). Intermediate: Calvin Schroll won the Intermediate class. There were 4 pilots in Intermediate. The winning order was: (1) Calvin Schroll, (2) Justin Gomersall, (3) Roland Suhrmuller and (4) Brad Rae. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 2 unknown rounds. The scores ranged from a low of 800.7 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 199.3 points). Advanced: Stan Fincham won the advanced class. There were 2 pilots in Advanced. The winning order was: (1) Stan Fincham and (2) Ian Edwards. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 2 unknown rounds. The scores ranged from a low of 837.1 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 162.9 points). Unlimited: Danie Potgieter won the Unlimited class. There were 5 pilots in Unlimited. The winning order was: (1) Danie Potgieter, (2) Owen Vuyk, (3) Jacques Alberts, (4) Brett Black and (5) Roston Dugmore. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 2 unknown rounds. The scores ranged from a low of 758.4 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 241.6 points). Chris Parker won the MiniMac class. There were 3 pilots in MiniMac. The winning order was: (1) Chris Parker, (2) Daniel Finch and (3) Juandre van dere Skhaar. They flew 8 known sequences (4 rounds). The scores ranged from a low of 572.128 to a high of 1,000.000 (a range of 427.872 points). Owen Vuyk won the Freestyle class. There were 4 pilots in Freestyle. The winning order was: (1) Owen Vuyk, (2) Brett Black, (3) Roston Dugmore and (4) Daniel Finch. They flew 1 freestyle round. The scores ranged from a low of 723.8 to a high of 1,000 (a range of 276.2 points). The tightest competition was for 1st place in the Unlimited class, with only 2.6 points difference between Danie Potgieter and Owen Vuyk. This equates to 0.6% in the final scores resulting in a very close contest as well as very good flying and judging.
Brad Rae getting prepared for one of his flights.
Myles calling for Jacques.
Charl Jooste running the engine in the Pilot Laser before take-off.
Roston done...Owen next.
Owen Vuyk asking Brett Black if he is ready, willing, and able!
Stan Fincham’s red CARF Extra 330SC taking-off.
Heavy Metal Mx2 of Jaco Henn, in the LSA Basic class. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 10
Shaded pit area was ideal for aircraft waiting to be flown.
Danie Potgieter, first in Unlimited.
Sbach approaching the landing area. Jacques Alberts 2nd in Unlimited,and
Owen Vuyk placed third.
Five Unlimited-class competitors after the prize giving.
Brad Rae getting prepared for one of his flights.
Results - Large Scale Aerobatics. 2020 Aerial Concepts SAMAA Combined Power Nationals Basic Pl. Name
Final score Norm Perc.
1. Alec Groenewald 2. Marnu Bothma 3. Pieter Herbst 4. Sarel Venter 5. Leon Palm 6. Jaco Henn 7. Charl Jooste 8. Juandré vd Schaar 9. Gerrit van Deventer 10. Geoff Dale
1000 992,8 940,0 933,6 927,5 915,1 912,3 874,5 864,1 840,6
Round 1
Round 2
Sequence 1
71,6 70,7 66,9 66,5 65,7 65,2 64,9 62,2 61,5 69,2
1000 944,2 874,1 799,4 924,5 857,7 860,4 806,2 809,4 779,8
Sequence 2
70,6 66,7 61,7 56,4 65,3 60,6 60,7 56,9 57,2 55,1
1000 986,2 937,1 947,4 960,7 935,9 967,6 959,3 850,0 711,9
Sequence 1
69,4 68,5 65,1 65,8 66,7 65,0 67,2 66,6 59,0 49,4
1000 993,4 956,5 915,9 886,3 865,8 881,4 823,8 865,3 799,8
Sequence 2
71,5 71,1 68,5 65,6 63,5 62,0 63,1 59,0 57,3 57,3
1000 998,8 926,3 937,3 897,3 943,5 887,9 840,5 877,0 942.0
72,6 72,5 67,3 68,1 65,1 68,5 64,5 61,0 63,7 68,4
Sportsman 1. Myles Hasenbroek 2. Chris Parker 3. Daniel Finch 4. Christo Barkhuizen 5. Burt Botha
1000 989,7 941,5 890,0 880,8
72,1 70,9 67,7 63,4 63,4
997,4 1000 932,6 986,5 0
67,4 67,5 63,0 66,6 0
1000 989,8 931,8 919,8 0
71,2 70,5 66,4 65,5 0
1000 1000 920,2 880,0 903,5
72,2 72,2 66,5 63,6 65,2
976,0 1000 933,4 678,8 655,9
72,0 74,3 69,3 50,4 48,7
1000 936,3 920,0 813,3 875,1
74,3 69,5 68,3 60,4 65,0
1000 955,4 932,1 837,2 877,9
72,4 69,2 67,5 60,7 63,6
1000 940,1 981,3 756,7 976,6
69,4 65,3 68,1 52,5 67,8
1000 993,0 938,0 903,2 995,8
70,4 69,9 66,0 63,6 70,1
Intermediate 1. Calvin Schroll 2. Justin Gomersall 3. Roland Suhrmüller 4. Brad Rae
1000 930,6 846,9 800,7
73,5 66,9 61,0 57,3
1000 958,5 894,5 0
74,8 71,7 66,9 0
1000 957,1 866,4 858,6
75,5 72,3 65,4 64,8
1000 988.9 883,2 846,9
72,1 71,3 63,7 61,1
1000 941,0 967,6 852,9
74,9 70,4 64,9 63,8
1000 927,8 771,2 764,4
73,2 68,0 56,5 56,0
1000 931,9 821,8 764,4
72,2 500 67,3 346,0 59,3 431,7 55,2 344,9
74,1 51,3 64,0 51,1
500 461,4 291,3 336,0
68,3 63,0 39,8 45,9
Advanced 1. Stan Fincham 2. Ian Edwards
1000 56,4 837,1 49,1
925,7 1000
65,3 70,6
927,8 65,5 1000 70,6
965,9 1000
68,8 71,3
860,6 1000
65,2 75,7
959,3 1000
69,1 72,1
877,8 1000
64,8 72,9
500 0
27,6 0
500 0
40,9 0
Unlimited 1. Danie Potgieter 2. Owen Vuyk 3. Jacques Alberts \4. Brett Black 5. Roston Dugmore
1000 997,4 994,5 934,2 758,4
942,1 1000 997,2 904,1 959,8
68,5 72,8 72,6 65,8 69,8
1000 987,6 981,2 901,5 921,6
998,1 1000 994,7 899,4 923,4
75,3 75,4 75,0 67,8 69,6
991,9 992,1 1000 949,0 940,9
73,7 73,7 74,3 70,5 69,9
1000 937,6 980,7 935,3 923,9
75,1 70,4 73,6 70,2 69,4
1000 962,2 959,0 916,4 946,6
75,5 500 72,6 496,8 72,4 471,8 69,2 472,6 71,4 0
70,4 69,9 66,4 66,5 0
473,3 482,8 500 468,1 0
66,8 68,0 70,4 65,9 0
Mini Mac 1. Chris Parker 2. Daniel Finch 3. Jeandré vd Schaar Freestyle 1. Owen Vuyk 2. Brett Black 3. Brett Black 4. Daniel Finch
72,9 72,2 72,1 68,4 47,2
1000 954,125 572,128
67,530 62,980 56,922
70,495 66.366 66,606
74,1 73,2 72,7 66,8 68,3
72,222 66.456 58,978
74.279 69,332 61,022
69,535 68,326 0
69,219 67.530 0
65,255 66,116 0
1000 979,3 821,6 723,8 SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 11
69,902 66,036 0
Pylon Racing at the Nationals
Matthys Botha Photos by Willie Bodenstein
Donovan Willcox and Russell van der Westhuizen giving it all they’ve got, for Trevor Budd and Wayne Willcox.
Thursday the 24th of September 2020, fresh out of lockdown and eager to get racing again, our pilots made their way to the south of Johannesburg to compete in the now dubbed “Mini-Nats” held at Henley Model Airfield. The event was scheduled to run over four days, with nine heats for each class scheduled. The course was set, the weather was calm, and the pilots prepared. It was time, time to go fast, and turn left. Day one, Q40/F3T Racing conditions was perfect, with calm conditions that would suit any pilot or discipline and the results speak for themselves. A new South African Record was recorded and awarded to none other than Wayne Willcox, a magnificent achievement with a time of 65,23 Seconds beating the previous record also held by Wayne by over three seconds. Well-done Sir, the hard work, blood, sweat and tears has paid off. Wayne was also the overall winner of the Q40/F3T class with a total time of 474.81 Seconds. 2nd place was awarded to Jonathan Willcox, with a total time of 504.48 Seconds. This Father-Son Duo is a force to be reckon with when it comes to race day and will for many years to come. 3rd place was awarded to Eben Muller with a total time of 507.49. Day two, Hot Quickies (F3R) If we had the perfect weather the 1st day of the Nats, we definitely had the total opposite on day two. With seriously strong winds, gusts, and cross winds to contend with, our pilots had their work cut out for them. In the end there had to be a winner, and not only a winner, but another South African Record. Congratulations Johnathan Willcox flying an amazing round of 74,31 Seconds, not only the new SA Record but the overall winner too, finishing with a total time of 546,15 Seconds, followed closely by 2nd place pilot Eben Muller who flew a total time of 564.,2. Third place is awarded to Patrick O' Donovan with a total time of 598,71. Well done guys, conditions were not easy, yet you pulled it off and performed when you needed it most. Day three, Standard Quickies A change of scenery. On day three our pilots were treated to a change of scenery, having the opportunity to fly on the main flight line at Henley Model Airfield. The same strength of wind was in the air again, however this time our pilots were positioned in such a way that they can face the winds head on! With over 12 pilots competing in this class the racing scene was set for an eventful and fun day. With 3 groups of four pilots each, the racing was packed full of action, close calls, high speed, and close encounters with the balsa gods. All in all, the racing was very close, and the calculators had to come out to determine the winners.
Q40 racer touching down.
Caudron racer of Wayne Willcox, in Q40 class.
Quickie 500 on approach.
No timekeepers... no racing. Many thanks, guys! SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 12
1st place was awarded to Roland Suhrmuller who flew an amazing 637,15 seconds in total. 2nd place went to Patrick O' Donovan with total time 648,86 Seconds, followed in 3rd place with a total time of 655,11 Seconds, Eben Muller. Congratulations guys, we sure enjoyed the racing and the crowds too. Day four, Sportsman Class Day four, the final day of a wonderful nationals it was now time for the Sportsman Class to show the rest what they are made of. Having had the opportunity to witness the other classes as they compete, these Pilots now had the knowledge and tools at their disposal to overcome the fear, jitters and shakes and put in the times when they needed to. Eight Pilots overall made for exciting close racing with Pilots taking to the sky during each round. The hussle for position over each other went down to the final rounds and eventually a winner was declared. 1st place was awarded to Sarel Venter with a total time of 910,85 seconds, 2nd place pilot was Christopher Parker 1st time flyer and for sure not the last time we will see the likes of this young man, Christopher flew a total time of 989,19 Seconds. 3rd place was awarded to Stuart Kirby who narrowly missed 2nd place and flew a 993,58. Well Done to all the pilots, conditions were not ideal, however you have shown that it is possible. All in all, the Nationals was a great success, with loads of pilots competing and enjoying our lovely sport. A special thanks to all our Judges, Timekeepers, and the event organizers without you we would not have had such a great time. We would also like to thank SAMAA, and Henley Radio Flyers for organizing and hosting a great event. Here is to hoping we can overcome this epidemic and return to normal times. Where we as South African Model Pilots can enjoy the wonderful weather to practice our favourite outdoor hobbies. Thank you, and as always, Go Fast, Turn Left
Another Caudron, this time flown by Jonathan Willcox.
Quickie 500 coming in for a landing.
Gaggle of Q40 racers in the Willcox stable.
Russell calling for Trevor.
Participants in the Quickie 500 class. SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 13
Team Willcox.
Wayne and Trevor seconds before release! (for Jonathan and Russell). Sarel Venter, winner in the Standard Quickie 500 class.
Christopher Parker 2nd, Std Quickies.
Patrick O’Donovan doing calling.
Riaan talking nicely to Sarel.
Roland Suhrmüller walked away with top honours in Standard Quickies.
Patrick O’Donovan second in Standard.
Stuart Kirby third in Standards.
Eben Muller 3rd in Standard.
We wish all SAMAA members and their families, a blassed Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year! From the SAMAA Management Committee
Start-line action! SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 14
Large Scale Aerobatics News
Justin Gomersall
All the pilots who participated in the National Championships.
As one of the leading Special Interest Groups of the SAMAA, Large Scale Aerobatics has grown from strength to strength, even though 2020 proved to have it's challenges, with COVID-19 lockdown, and al;l SAMAA clubs being closed. The current LSA Gauteng committee ralliedup the members, both new and old, and managed to pull-off a very successful LSA Extravaganza in February. Pilots managed to attend, arriving from as far as Nelspruit and Secunda, in order to make the event a success, and it was well attended. After the lockdown restrictions were lifted, LSA managed to have a Gauteng Regional competition at RMAC in August, for pilots and organisers to prepare for the upcoming Combined Power Nationals at the end of September. This regional event was also well attended, and the pilots flew very well, despite some strong August winds, and with the added pressure on to fly well, with the Nationals looming. Sponsorships LSA Gauteng is very fortunate to have a sponsor come on board to help uplift the activities of the SIG. We would like to thank very much Geoff Dale from Snaproll Aeromodels, along with 3W, for sponsoring LSA. Geoff has not only brought along a superb product, prizes, and service, but his knowledge of the hobby in general, and with 3W motors is greatly appreciated. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Geoff going forward. For more information, please visit Geoff Dale and his company Snaproll Aeromodels on: http://www.snaproll.co.za/ and on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/3wmotorssouthafrica . The remainder of 2020: LSA Gauteng will be having their last regional competition at Barnstormers, on Sunday the 29th November. The morning will be a competition, and afternoon prize giving for the League and year-end function, consisting of a braai lunch. A big thank you to all the LSA guys that attendee and competed during a difficult and disrupted year. We look forward to a even better 2021. For more information regarding Large Scale Aerobatics in SA please visit us on: https://www.largescaleaerobatics.co.za/. And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/largescaleaerobatics
2021 Calendar of events for Large Scale Aerobatics Gauteng 23 January 31 January 28 March 24-28 April 6 June July
Pretoria Radio Flyers LSA Clinic & Fun Day RMAC Regional LSA Competition Henley MAFE Extravaganza Henley MAFE Power Nationals RMAC Regional competition LSA visit to neighbouring clubs in Gauteng, North West, or Free State, to encourage new members and activity 8 August White Hills RF Regional competition 3 October Irene Radio Flyers Gauteng regional competition 28 November Barnstormers Regional, year-end function
KwaZulu Natal 20 January Maritzburg MAC 20/21 Feb Utopia, Drakensberg 24-28 April Henley MAFE 17 July Maritzburg MAC 18 September Maritzburg MAC 20 November Maritzburg MAC
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KZN Regional competition KZN competition and clinic Power Nationals KZN competition KZN competition KZN competition
SAMPE and RC Skydiving Part 2
Last month we started by saying hello to radio-controlled Skydiving! We tend to become ďŹ xated on ďŹ xed-wing and rotating wing models, and perhaps do not notice this exciting branch of our hobby and sport. This information piece continues to give SAMAA members a bit of insight into the marvellous world of model skydiving, how it is practiced, managed, and being developed in South Africa. Worldwide activity is increasing, and with the right guidance, this may become another of the international competitive disciplines in the FAI/CIAM house.
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SAMPE: Drop pilot rating test - Pre-requisites: Drop Plane Pilot Proficiency conversion to be considered in the following cases: 1. To be considered for a drop plane pilot proficiency, the pilot should have at least have 3 months consecutive flying experience in the level of a SAMAA Fixed Wing SILVER proficiency to be able to be tested as a drop plane pilot. 2. To fly as drop pilot at any SAMAA standard airshow, display, demonstration, or exhibition, the pilot should have at least 3 months consecutive flying experience in the level of a SAMAA Fixed-wing GOLD Proficiency, and have the Drop Plane Pilot Proficiency rating.
The SAMAA Activity Calendar There is still a considerable amount of uncertainty, locally and internationally, regarding the stupid Corona virus pandemic, and how it will affect our aeromodelling activities in the country. All international championships were cancelled this year, since travel was not possible. Organisers of 2021 international events are waiting with baited breath, to see what the new year may bring, and if there will be any respite. The CIAM and the FAI are monitoring the situation carefully. Clubs and club administrators, and the SAMAAs Special Interest Groups ought to plan their activities for the year, and to forward these details to the SAMAA office for publication. Clubs are requested to strictly apply and adhere to the usual COVID-19 precautions: social distancing, limited numbers, face masks, sanitising, etc. Fly-ins and other gatherings are allowed, but common sense must in all cases prevail. So, plan your events with care, and get the dates and details to Linda for publication on the website, and in SAMAA News. The events below are mostly competition-connected, but there are other events of a general nature planned as well. Support these events...they are staged for your enjoyment! Everyone in the country is hoping that the current infection rate will be effectively contained, so that it will not be necessary to re-introduce and impose draconian measures on the population. We can all remember (and try to forget!) the frustrating time from April to July when all our clubs were closed, to supposedly retard and contain the spread of COVID-19. Telephone
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Helderberg Radio Flyers Grasslands (old GEMS) Pretoria Radio Flyers North Eastern Radio Flyers Teksa Radio Model Club Rand Model Aeronautic Club Red Hill Slope site
Somerset West Bapsfontein area Rietvlei Dam area Frankenwald, Kelvin Trichardt south Johannesburg Simonstown
Western Cape MAASA League 1 Aerobatics Third team selection qualifier for F3K team Large Scale Aerobatics Clinic and Fun Day MAASA Gauteng Aerobatic Clinic SA Fun Fly Masters Gauteng regional LSA Competition TOSS F3F Slope Racing event
Stuart Nix Brett Lewis Justin Gomersall Chris O’Connell Kenneth Macrae Justin Gomersall David Semple
082-855-4920 076-191-5277 084-465-1000 082-900-5353 082-335-5498 084-465-1000 021-782-9520
westerncape@maasa.co.za brett@camerastuff.co.za justin@dgkitchens.co.za chris@bitanium.co.za macrae@axxess.co.za justin@dgkitchens.co.za davidsemp@gmail.com
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Stellenbosch Model Aircraft Academy Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club Grasslands (old GEMS) White Hills Radio Flyers Utopia Base
Wild Clover Farm Lion Park Bapsfontein Sunderland Ridge Drakensberg Soaring Club
Western Cape MAASA Aerobatics League 2 KZN Regional LSA Competition Team Trial for SA F3K Team MAASA Gauteng League 1 Aerobatics KZN LSA Regional Competition and Clinic
Stuart Nix Keith Kirkham Brett Lewis Chris O’Connell Bruce Clark
082-855-4920 082-895-7290 076-191-5277 082-900-5353 076-421-7859
westerncape@maasa.co.za keith.kirkham@pfisterer.co.za brett@camerastuff.co.za chris@bitanium.co.za brucegc1@gmail.com
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SAMAA Office Pretoria Radio Flyers Tygerberg Model Flying Club Henley Model Airfield
Denel Technical Academy Rietvlei Malmesbury Farms Henley-on-Klip
2021 SAMAA Annual General Meeting MAASA Gauteng Aerobatic League 2 MAASA Western Cape Aerobatics League 3 Large Scale Aerobatics Extravaganza
Linda Dold Chris O’Connell Stuart Nix Justin Gomersall
011-973-3679 082-900-5353 082-855-4920 084-465-1000
admin@samaa.org.za chris@bitanium.co.za westerncape@maasa.co.za justin@dgkitchens.co.za
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Namakwaland Aero Sport Association Springbok Helderberg Radio Flyers Somerset West Henley Model Airfield Henley-on-Klip
NASAFI 2021 MAASA Western Cape Aerobatic Clinic SA Power Nationals
Jan Fourie Stuart Nix Linda Dold
082-856-5132 082-855-4920 011-973-3679
namelect.jpjf@gmail.com westerncape@maasa.co.za admin@samaa.org.za
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Area 51 Area 51 Utopia Base
Polokwane Civil BAOBAB Fly-in Polokwane Civil Jets Over Limpopo Drakensberg Soaring Club SAMJA Jet event TBA
Johan van der Merwe 082-820-5132 Johan van der Merwe 082-820-5132 Dean Grobbelaar 082-338-9508
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084-465-1000 076-421-7859
justin@dgkitchens.co.za1 brucegc1@gmail.com
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White Hills Radio Flyers Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club Irene Radio Flyers Maritzburg Model Aircraft Club Barnstormers
Sunderland Ridge Lion Park Centurion/Irene Lion Park Kempton Park
Gauteng LSA Regional competition KZN LSA Regional competition Gauteng LSA Regional competition KZN LSA Regional competition Gauteng LSA Regional competition and Year-end
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Justin Gomersall Bruce Clark Justin Gomersall Bruce Clark Justin Gomersall
Blast from the past! In the last few weeks, there were several contributions, showing personalities who were at the leading edge of shaping South African aeromodelling. Many of them were competitively-inclined, and their skills and experience were passed on to a younger generation. Model aircraft activities in the 1930's was mostly with smallish free flight rubber-powered models and gliders, and just before the war, model petrol engines were developed for use in model aircraft. But the war put an end to most aeromodelling, and especially petrolengined model aircraft activity was prohibited, unless you were drafted to fly target drones! After the war, there was a lot of surplus war material that could be appropriated for modelling, and also, Jim Walker is credited with the advent of control line flying, U-Control as it is often referred to. Progress was rapid and in the late 1940's, serious experiments with radio control were undertaken in the USA, and Europe. South African enthusiasts were naturally lagging behind a bit since most materials had to be imported, and were dispatched by mail ship, rather than the express delivery that we find today. Radio control experiments started in 1946, and by 1948, exponents like Chips Wannenburg used Good Brothers RC equipment in a Walt Good
Rudderbug. (see photo). By 1950, the first RC Nationals was staged, somewhere near Johannesburg, with winner being Cliff Culverwell, second place by Chips Wannenburg, and Les Morison third. Radio Control was now firmly on the map, but progress was slow, and equipment expensive, and success was not always guaranteed! In 1956 Monte Malherbe made a visit to the USA to view, first-hand, radio control activity on the west coast of the USA. There was a plethora of commercially-available RC sets, and this prompted Monte to invite Howard Bonner and Bob Palmer to visit South Africa to demonstrate reliable radio control, and control line flying by Palmer, with the ubiquitous Thunderbird. This visit in April of 1957 caused a chain reaction in South Africa, and activity was enough for the establishment of STARS, the Southern Territories Amateur Radio Society, catering exclusively for the radio control enthusiasts. Naturally the birth of this association created animosity, as the representative body at the time, felt that its members were excluded. But more in the next issue.
Chips and Betty Wannenburg with the Walt Good designed Rudderbug, and Good Brothers RC equipment for guidance.
Zamora, Spain saw a South African helicopter team participating in the 2005 F3C World Championship. Left is Johan Sieling and Danie van der Linden, while Henke Beyers and Hein Viljoen are on the right. Fred Raubenheimer won the 1956 RC Nationals at the Palmietfontein airport with this R6-B model. Jan Smuts airport was completed and commissioned, and Palmietfontein south of Alberton became available.
Arthur Pienaar built some serious scale helicopters in his day, all the types that were used by the SAAF. Detail and workmanship incredible.
Rui Martins, Andre Stockwell, Danie Potgieter with colourful F3A aerobatic aircraft that competed in the 1999 World Championships in Pensacola.
John Calefato looking very dapper outside his shop in Bellville, about 1967. Holding a famous Taurus.
1989 F3A Aerobatic W/Champs in Chesapeake, USA. Dean Grobbelaar holding his EZ Supra Fly.
Harvard that brought much success for Koos Pretorius at Scale world championships. Competed in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006. Highest placing was 4th at 1998 W Ch at Zwartkop AFB.
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Pierre Britz at the 1978 SA Nationals at Vaal Radio Flyers in Vereeniging. He competed in Stand-off-Scale with this Pober Pixie.
Bryn Roberts (East London), placed 6th in F4C Scale at the 1984 SA Nationals in Welkom, with this Der Jaeger D-IX. Original was a Kermit Weeks home-built.
Noel Booysen and Rothmans Pitts at Transvaal Radio Flyers, near Ruimsig.
Ted Dumas being assisted by Dicky Beukes; pylon racing at Snoopy’s.
Dave Greer, glider guider of note. Was on RSA F3J team 2000, at World Championship in Corfu, Greece.
Charlie Rudnick (red cap), Ken Findlay. Prominent personalities! Charlie died tragically in 1993 when Impala crashed.
The 1985 South African F3B team that was denied participation in the World Championships in Waikerie, Australia: Frik Roos, Andy Keil, and Paul Beatty with Nord Gerneke as team manager.
Carl Grobler at the 1991 SA Nats, RMAC; placed 2nd in Clubman Helicopter.
Graham Swallow with pretty Wind Dancer control line Stunt model, here at Zwartkop AFB. Wing is of geodetic construction, design by John Swallow.
Mel Barber flew this 1/4 scale Pitts Special at a display in Alrode, Alberton to create awareness for the Alberton MAC.
Prudence and Eric Becker with his Praetor control line stunt model. Eric was SA Champion for Stunt in 1971.
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From the SAMAA Office
Bob Skinner and Linda Dold
In the last issue of SAMAA News, I published a list of SAMAA and SAARF chairmen and presidents. Shortly after publication, Joe Coetzer reminded me that Percy Attfield’s name had been inadvertently left off the list. Percy served as SAMAA chairman from 2008 to 2011. 1976 1979 1976 1979 1982 1986 1989 1992 1997 2005 2008 2011 2013 2020
Charles Thompson Charlie Marincowitz Gerry Masters Peter Hearn Ian Fraser Ian Fraser Johan Ehlers Dave Armitage Bob Skinner Joe Coetzer Percy Attfield Lionel Brink Marthinus Potgieter Danie Potgieter
Don Mackenzie acting Chair of SAARF Chairman of SAARF Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAARF Chairman of SAARF/SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA Chairman of SAMAA
All these gentlemen served our association selflessly and steered it to prosperous times through feast and famine. There was a time in the late 1960s that SAARF was dire straits, not through any fault of the chairman at the time; it was just difficult to convince the modellers that a national association was there to look after their needs and interests, and to offer protection. In 1984, at the AGM in Welkom,the SAARF committee under chairmanship of Ian Fraser, re-united all aeromodelling interests under the umbrella of one association, the South African Model Aircraft Association. Currently, the Association is faced with a problem; there is a serious lack of juniors joining the SAMAA. Newcomers, yes, but not school-going children. In a way this is understandable, since scholars are faced with a huge scholastic workload, and extra-mural activities, and what little spare time they have left, is probably spent indoors. Outdoor activities are usually confined to sports like cricket, rugby, football, athletics, and others, and aeromodelling is either not attractive to youngsters, or there is a perception that it may be too expensive. Ever looked at the price of sports equipment lately? It is often far more expensive than the start-up price of a basic 4-channel RC set and a trainer aircraft. The bulk of the SAMAAs membership is adult members (age 18 to 60) with an increasing number of senior citizens, who have now reached a stage in their lives where they are retired, and have more time and finances, to spend on aeromodelling. I have, in the last few months, come to learn that this is a worldwide problem, and most aeromodelling associations around the world are in the same boat. Perhaps aviation has lost its glamour. Kids don’t look up anymore when an aircraft passes overhead. So we reach the end of another year, and what an upside-down year this has been! The SAMAA Annual General Meeting was hosted on the 12th March, where the newly-elected SAMAA Management Committee members were introduced and their appointments ratified, and their duties began. Preparations were well on par for the Aerial Concepts SAMAA Combined Power Nationals 2020…and then…27th March 2020, the whole of South Africa comes to a standstill due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). No more model flying, no more socialising, now what? The countdown started…Level 5, Level 4, Level 3…YEAH! At long last, model flying may resume under the CV-19 regulations and restrictions. All SAMAA-registered clubs who wished for their members to resume their activities, had to submit a Covid-19 Compliant Management Plan before model flying could resume at the clubs. Each club that applied was issued with a Compliance certificate/permit from the SAMAA office. Bob and I worked like crazy to make sure that all applications were fully compliant, and we issued the Compliance certificates in quick time. Level 2… clubs started hosting events, and the Fun Fly Series could commence, with round 2 (flown before the 14th October), and round 3, to be flown before the 30th November. The Fun Fly Masters is scheduled to be hosted 30th and 31st January 2021, at Teksa Radio Control Model Club (Trichardt). Planning commenced on the 07 July to host the Aerial Concepts SAMAA Combined Power Nationals 2020. Dates were set for 24-27 September. The Special Interest Groups that participated were; SAMPRA (Pylon Racing), MAASA (Model Aerobatics – MAASA conducted the 2020 Gauteng Championship on the same occasion and venue as well), LSA (Large Scale Aerobatics), and SAMJA (Jets). A total of 52 entries were received. The SAMAA Combined Power Nationals for 2021 will be hosted from 24-28 April at the Henley Model Airfield and Family Entertainment venue. Hope to see you there! On-line entries are open http://www.samaa.org.za/combined-power-nats/ A PDF-format entry form may be requested from admin@samaa.org.za. The updated Fixed-Wing Proficiency booklet was published. See the SAMAA website www.samaa.org.za. The SAMAA Compliance and Communications Officer, Alec Groenewald, has been writing bi-weekly communications to all SAMAA members, which is well received. Any news on club activities that you may have, please forward to the SAMAA office (admin@samaa.org.za or gm@samaa.org.za) for publication in the SAMAA News. Articles (MS Word format) to be no more than 1000 words, and photos to be in JPEG format, with captions. To all the SAMAA members and their families celebrating Christmas, all the best wishes and also a very prosperous New Year. Please keep safe and enjoy your flying! SAMAA News Issue 4 of 2020 - Page 20
SAMAA
The mission of the SAMAA is to add value to your flying experience through communication, dissemination of information, promotion, education, and the support of dialogue.
The SAMAA organisation, and the management committee Danie Potgieter Burt Botha Alec Groenewald Linda Dold
Chairman Vice-chairman Compliance. Communication Secretary
flyf3a@gmail.com burtbotha2@gmail.com alec@newnationprojects.co.za admin@samaa.org.za
082-875-8228 082-771-3485 082-456-5587 011-973-3679
Who leads our organisation, serves you, and provides guidance? Johan Blom Development. Proficiency development@samaa.org.za Roland Suhrmuller Special Interest Groups sigchair@samaa.org.za Juanita Smith Treasurer info@alshobbies.co.za Bob Skinner General Manager gm@samaa.org.za
083-269-3603 082-461-4889 083-630-8975 083-283-1681
The SAMAA administration and office Where do you find the SAMAA office, and who handles the administration, membership, and provides assistance? PO Box 7116, Bonaero Park 1622. Tel/fax 011-973-3679. Fax-to-email 086-607-8733. Office 24/25, Building R4, Denel Technical Academy, 131 Atlas Road (Denel north entry), Bonaero Park. GPS Coordinates: S26o 08' 41.80" E028o 15' 59.04" (co-ordinates for the main entrance to building R4 on the campus) Bob Skinner General Manager. gm@samaa.org.za 011-973-3679, 083-283-1681. Linda Dold Assistant to the GM, and SAMAA secretary. admin@samaa.org.za 011-973-3679. The Special Interest Groups of the SAMAA (SIGs) Roland Suhrmuller Keith Renecle Grant Brook Brett Lewis Carlo Steyn Jaco Henn Matthys Botha Koos Pretorius Dean Grobbelaar Bruce Clark Wayne Urquhart Pieter Mulder
Who manages the competitive activities of the SAMAA? Chairman of the Special Interest Group committee sigchair@samaa.org.za Control Line Association of South Africa (CLASA) - Control Line flying krenecle@netactive.co.za Model Aerobatic Association of South Africa (MAASA) - RC PrecisionAerobatics chairman@maasa.co.za Model Gliding Association (MGA).- All forms of RC soaring brett@camerastuff.co.za Model Helicopters South Africa (MHSA) - RC Helicopter flying carlosteyn@live.co.za Fly-FPV-SA - Multi-rotor and First Person View Drone Racing jaco@potshot.co.za South African Miniature Pylon Racing Association (SAMPRA) - RC Pylon Racing bothamj@hotmail.com National Association of Scale Aeromodellers (NASA) - Scale flying jadriaan9@gmail.com South African Model Jet Association (SAMJA) - Turbine Jet activity deang@aerialconcepts.co.za Large Scale Aerobatics (LSA) - Scale Aerobatics brucegc1@gmail.com National Model Fun Fly Association (NMFFA) - Competition Fun Flying urquhartwayne@gmail.com South African Model Parachute Enthusiasts - Model Skydiving easyupenterprises@gmail.com
082-461-4889 083-415-4109 082-888-0670 076-191-5277 083-292-2145 083-271-5991 073-895-9909 082-928-0368 082-338-9508 076-421-7859 082-418-3456 082-828-5719
How do I become a member of the SAMAA? Request an application form the SAMAA office staff at 011-973-3679. Or, visit www.samaa.org.za for a fillable MS Word form, under “Information”, then “Membership”. An on-line application process is displayed on www.samaa.co.za. Or simply submit your details by e-mail: typically we require your name, ID number, address, telephone, fax, cell number, and club. Send this to: admin@samaa.org.za Subscription fees for membership to the SAMAA From 1 January 2021 • Regular/adult members (19 to 60 years of age) R475 • Junior members (18 years old and younger) R250 • Senior Citizens/Retirees (60 years and older) R310
Change of address or contact details? Please visit the website www.samaa.co.za and sign in with your log-in and password. If you do not have a log-in and password, you may request this automatically, if you have a correct e-mail address on the membership programme. No internet? Contact the SAMAA office on 011-973-3679 to change your address.
One of the SAMAAs main functions and responsibilities, is to protect and serve your interests The SAMAA needs your help, to ensure that your rights and flying privileges are protected. Through the SAMAA, its Special Interest Groups, and numerous registered clubs throughout the country, you can experience the protection of your rights, and enjoy the real benefits in all aspects of model aviation. • Advice On the building and flying of model aircraft, competition activities, airshow planning, club layouts, displays, special air events, illegal flying, regulations, airspace, advocacy, etc. • Clubs Enjoyment of your activity in a group context. All SAMAA clubs are approved and registered with the SAMAA, and the South African Civil Aviation Authority. • Insurance Cover of R20m per claim for damage to property, or injury or death to third parties (and member-to-member cover), for accidents or incidents that may arise from model flying activities. • Proficiencies Recognition for our members’ flying proficiency, at all levels, and all disciplines. • Guidelines On starting and registering a new club. For frequency operations, interaction with full-size aviation, Manuals of Operation, local operating procedures. • SAMAA News To inform, communicate, educate, advise, and promote. This is your mouthpiece/forum as a member. Great promotional value for clubs, dealers, distributors. • Rules Local and international, specifications of model aircraft, frequencies, safe flying practices, team selections, competitions. • Web pages Good aeromodelling content, great links, regular updates, diary of events. Excellent membership site for self-maintenance. • Representation The SIGs represent all competitive branches of aeromodelling. The SAMAA represents all members and clubs at a higher level of governance and regulation. • Affiliations To the Aero Club of South Africa, and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Also to other institutions, like the Civil Aviation Authority, SA Air Force, ATNS, Denel, etc. • Frequencies Protection by ICASA of frequencies in the national spectrum, which are allocated to radio control operations. • Airspace Managing of airspace at registered model flying sites, through the CAA. The SAMAA is the only CAA-approved Aviation Recreation Organisation (ARO) for aeromodelling. • CIAM Direct link with the CIAM (Commission for International Aeromodelling), which governs all world-wide competitive aeromodelling activities, competitions, and records. These are just a few of the services that the SAMAA is able to offer its members. Benefit from these services, and let our combined membership add to the voice and strength of SAMAA.
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The SAMAA News: its publication, submission of material, advertising
The SAMAA News is composed and published digitally, and distributed electronically to SAMAA members. It is produced in-house, until the position of an editor is advertised and filled. The SAMAA GM has been tasked to compile, edit, and produce the newsletter, and the office staff distribute the SAMAA News by e-mail to members, and interested parties. samaa-admin@mweb.co.za. PO Box 7116, Bonaero Park 1622. Tel 011-973-3679. Fax 086-607-8733. The views and opinions expressed in the SAMAA News, and the advertisements placed, do not necessarily represent the views of the SAMAA, its members, or its Management Committee. These are published for the interest and comments of our members and readers, and are not specifically endorsed, or verified for accuracy. Check with the editor for the closing dates of submission of material. Photographs (conventional & electronic), are welcome. Long articles must be computer-generated, and must be in either MS Word, or editable text. Limit articles to 1 000 words - which is about a page-and-a-half in SAMAA News. You may e-mail your contributions, including graphics and pictures to: samaa-admin@mweb.co.za. Ensure that captions accompany all pictures, and that the pictures are of reasonable resolution, not e-mail resolution.
To advertise: Contact the SAMAA office. You must supply finished artwork in JPG format, to at least 300 dpi at the final size. Terms for all advertising is payment on receipt of invoice, as per the rate card below. The SAMAAs bank details are: Nedbank, Menlyn Pretoria, branch code 1605 45, current account 1605 126 772.
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