Events
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March 23, 2014 13
Mike, Greg and Shaun will be travelling to Queensland next week to take part in the Spektrum Gratton Air Spectacular. They will compete in the Golden Era, Reno and T-28 racing events and assist Team Horizon members, Peter Goldsmith and Mike McConville who will do demonstration flights each day.
Here are some of the latest photos from Modelflight's travels:
For more info on the event go to http://crams.com.au/gratton-air-invitational/ and check out our interview with Mike McConville below:
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March 21, 2014 3
A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered at ETSA Park last night for the monthly Indoor Flying meeting. Thanks to Richard Tapp for these great images. Come and join us for the next flying session on Thursday April 17.
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March 03, 2014 37
A somewhat sombre mood is coming out of the Australian distributor for Graupner with the iconic Radio Control brand going through some further negative publicity after last years insolvency and subsequent transfer in ownership to Korean company SJ Propo. The extracts below are from a press release to Australian dealers:
"Effective 1st March 2014 OMP is no longer the exclusive Australian Agent for Graupner products. Continued Warranty and Service of Graupner products and associated technology will cease and transfer to a new distributor, should they eventually be announced. Effective immediately."
"It is with a sincere note of sadness that this day has come for one of the most iconic Radio Control brands. The OReillys have done business with Graupner since 1965 when my father, Leo, imported the first Graupner/Grundig radio in Australia. OMP has sold Graupner products since 1975 and was the exclusive distributor from 1990. Graupner/
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February 26, 2014 8
On the occasion of our second Indoor flying night at the Netball Stadium at Mile End, where those interested ONLY pay ten dollars if they fly, there was just a slight improvement in numbers and with their executive at the stadium raising our rental a wee bit, we really do need a more lively response to our flying numbers. For those who were not able to be there, I must tell you that we had the entire stadium at our disposal and what a difference it makes, rather than being pinned down on one of the lesser courts.
I open this month's episode with a picture of two very important people in today's Modelling World. On the left of the picture is one of Australia's leading and most capable model builders, who is also the brains behind the model hovercraft building campaign, Bob McEwin, and on the right of the picture, a gentleman who is known to most, if not all of you, as the Managing Director of Model Flight, Michael O'Reilly.
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February 21, 2014 11
The February Indoor meeting at ETSA Park, Adelaide was well attended now that the temperatures have dropped from the 42C we experienced last month. There were a decent number of quadcopters flying including the new Prime RC Micro MQ4D baby quad that Mike flew:
Alan and Bob had their hovercrafts skimming the surface and Robert had his very new Blade 180QX taking aerial footage of the action.
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December 19, 2013 16It has been another fun-filled year for indoor flyers in 2013, with the last meet-up in Adelaide held last night. In anticipation of what should be another exciting year in 2014, Modelflight has put together the below list showing the dates for indoor flying next year. As a reminder, Adelaide indoor flying is at ETSA Park (155 Railway Terrace, Mile End South, South Australia). It only costs $10 to participate and spectators are welcome to come free-of-charge. Indoor sessions are held on the third Thursday of every month, commencing at 8:30pm and concluding at 10:30pm. Please find the dates for 2014 Indoor Flying below:
- Thursday, 16 January 2014
- Thursday, 20 February 2014
- Thursday, 20 March 2014
- Thursday, 17 April 2014
- Thursday, 15 May 2014
- Thursday, 19 June 2014
- Thursday, 17 July 2014
- Thursday, 21 August 2014
- Thursday, 18 September 2014
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December 18, 2013 13There are some great model flying events coming up in Victoria next year. If you are based in VIC, or you are keen to make the drive across a border (or two), Modelflight hopes the below list will help you plan out your 2014. If you would like more information, visit the Victorian Model Aeronautical Associaiton (VMMA).
Month
Day/s
Event
Location
January
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December 13, 2013 17Thanks to the Model Aeronautical Association of Queensland (MAQQ), we have been able to compile the below table showing their upcoming events. Modelflight is always keen to get involved in RC flying events across Australia, so stay tuned to this blog for further updates. If you would like more information about these events, visit the MAQQ's website (http://maaq.org/).
Date and Time Event Location January 25-27 34th Annual Armidale Sailplane Expo Armidale February -
November 22, 2013 4A fun night of indoor flying was held last night at ETSA Stadium, Adelaide. There were around 30 pilots and spectators in attendance and, once again, a variety of models were on show. Of particular interest was the new Blade 180QX. This RC quadcopter was very stable in the air, thanks to the included SAFE Technology. Similar to the 350 QX, this quadcopter comes with an on-board camera, which certainly came in handy last night, as we were able to capture some great footage from the sky. If you haven't already seen this footage (along with the other video highlights we captured), check out our video below: As you can see, the 180 QX is very smooth in the air and was able to film all the action of the event. If you are looking for an
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November 12, 2013 6Whilst it was only a handful of eager beavers who played on the highly polished floor under the lights, never-the-less, a good time was had by all and few would complain of the number of flights that they enjoyed. It was a bumper night for Mike O'Reilly for he endured lots of time setting up a couple of new and exciting models at no expense to any other fliers. His efforts were much appreciated. My first pic shows the latest import at Model Flight with the highly attractive UMX SBach 342 3D to give it its full title which is almost larger than the micro model. Like most of the micros being imported into our country these days it is quite quick but delightfully steady in flight. Well - it was when in Mike's hands and as it was the first of its kind in the country at that time, I don't recall seeing anyone else