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  1. Inboard wing on my Ringmaster Control Line model coming together in preparation for the 7th Annual Worldwide Ringmaster Fly-a-thon.
  2. Bat, not drone, blamed for light plane collision during landing at Parafield Airport Bat, not drone, to blame for light plane collision
  3. The Trophy Winners... Photo by Craig Rankin
  4. Bur...bur...bur bur...bur....BURFORD contestants. Photos by Kathy Wilson Firing up the old diesel Taipan And away...
  5. Fun for young and old alike in the Catapult Glider Event... Photos by Kathy Wilson.
  6. The infamous Lanzo Bomber...Designed in 1937. A potent weapon today. Photo by Kathy Wilson
  7. On the Texaco flight line By Kathy Wilson
  8. Duration takeoffs. Video by Don Winsor
  9. Texaco away... Video by Cindy Hall.
  10. The Texaco field. 31 pilots entered. 16 made the fly offs. Brett Rankin won the event with a time of just over 31 minutes airborne.
  11. There was a wonderful social atmosphere. All catering was provided for contestants by the local club. Photo by Kathy Wilson.
  12. Bur...bur...bur...bur...BURFORD. For models running engines designed by Australia's Gordon Buford i.e. Taipan Diesel 1cc to 2.5cc Video by Kathy Wilson
  13. The Duration Field. Photo by Nev Parchent.
  14. Flying drones or model aircraft recreationally | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
  15. The fact that it is a drone/quadcopter/biplane/helicopter is also irrelevent.
  16. The weight is irrelevant. She operated within 30 meters of a building and over a built up area. There is no mention of weight in the model regs until you get to the really big machines.
  17. Nothing to do with the weight. I think you are thinking of commercial operations.
  18. You should only fly in visual line-of-sight, in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC). What does that mean? No night flying (generally). No flying in or through cloud or fog. Be able to see the aircraft with your own eyes (rather than through first-person-view [FPV, binoculars, telescopes]) at all times, (unless you operate under the procedures of an approved model flying association. Contact the MAAA for more information about flying FPV). [*]You must not fly closer than 30 metres to vehicles, boats, buildings or people. [*]You must not fly over populous areas such as beaches, heavily populated parks, or sports ovals while they are in use. [*]In controlled airspace, which covers most Australian cities, you must not fly higher than 120 metres (400 feet) above the ground. [*]You must not fly in a way that creates a hazard to other aircraft, so you should keep at least 5.5 km away from airfields, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. [*]You must not fly your RPA in or over prohibited / restricted area, unless you have the permission of the authority controlling the area. In restricted airspace, aircraft movements are reduced to those with certain specified permissions. Examples of restricted airspace include airspace around military installations or military controlled aerodromes, over Sydney Harbour, high-density flying operations or at an air show or other large public event. Restricted airspace may also be imposed by police for safety or security reasons near bushfires or major crime scenes. It is illegal to fly your RPA in these areas without permission. Operations within the 3nm (5.5km) radius of an aerodrome or helicopter landing site are possible and lawful providing you comply with the Standard Operating Conditions listed above and ensure that you do not operate: on the approach and departure path, or within the movement area, or create a hazard to aircraft that may be using those areas. RPA used for sport or recreational purposes that weigh 150kg or less are considered to be operating privately and are regulated by the provisions for model aircraft. More information about these requirements are provided in Advisory Circulars available for download:
  19. We live and learn...apparently not the first twin seat SE5 either...
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