It's been a while since the last HT. Unfortunately the end of the financial year is a busy time for me, but I'm all clear now so a return to normal duties can prevail. AGM - Saturday June 20 It was quite fortuitous that the previous AGM venue at Kings Meadows was no longer available (the building was demolished), and we were forced to look elsewhere. The expanded ... Read More
Hangar Talk – May 2026
There were some pleasant Autumn days for flying in May. Finally it looks like we have nearly finished all the major work on our strip! AGM - Saturday June 20 Don't forget the AGM on Saturday, June 20, commencing at 10:30am at the Clubhouse. Club Day - Saturday May 2 Club day, whilst overcast gave us perfect autumn weather - not too cold and little wind. This ... Read More
Hangar Talk – April 2026
At last some flying activity at the field and plenty of work done on the strip. Club Day - Saturday April 18 Due to the work being carried out on the strip, it was decided to postpone the scheduled Club Day on April 11, until the following Saturday. The early weather forecast was for light winds (9kph) in the morning and continuing into the afternoon. I arrived at ... Read More
Vale – Kevin Swiggs
08/05/1942 - 20/03/2026 On March 20, our club is sad to report, that a long time member, Kevin Swiggs has passed. I recall the day I first met Kevin. I was looking for a RC model aircraft club to join to rekindle my interest in RC aircraft, having been absent for the best part of 15 years. It was 1994, I got out of my car at Symmons Plains, into my wheelchair and ... Read More
Hangar Talk – March 2026
A couple of quiet months of flying at the field, but I've managed to cobble together a few articles that hopefully you find of interest. If you think of anything you'd like me to include in the future, let me know. We have a new Instructor! Congratulations again go to Bob Lockwood, who has added the Instructor rating to his recent Gold Wings achievement. As mentioned in ... Read More