Membership 2010 Our A.G.M. took place a few weeks ago and there were a few changes on the committee. Your new committee are as follows. Chairman: Jim McGowan Secretary: Gerry Smyth Treasurer: Bobby Larmour Editor: Owen Hillis (temp) Safety Officer: Jim wallace Site Manager: Louis Rea Display officer: Michael Sefton Non-Executive's: S Clarke, S Farmer This years membership fees will be staying the same as last year, even though the BMFA have put their cost of membership up . You can download a application for membership on the right hand side of this page, you can email me for my address if you need to post your applicatiom form. There’s only a few weeks left of 2009, if you haven’t paid your membership fees by the 1st of January, It means you're not covered by our insurance so no flying so remember "NO FEES, NO FLYING"
Gerry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ulster Model Aircraft Club 2009 Annual General Meeting 7.30(sharp) on Thursday 26th November, Cottonmount Arms. It's that time of year again !!, this years A.G.M. is in a few weeks (November 26th @ 7.30 sharp). If you are considering joining the committee all nominations should be submitted two weeks before the AGM, This is you chance to make a difference and help your club. Nominations and items for the agenda should therefore be addressed to: bobby.larmour@ulstermodelaircraftclub.org.uk
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARRY BROWNE. It's with great sadness that we have learned of the death of a long time member of UMAC, Harry Browne. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sport’s Scale Competition
September 19th
11.30 am
This years competition is different than last years it’s still composed of two parts, static judging and flight performance, difference from last year is that each pilot taking part will judging the other piolt's.
The static judging is done before the actual flying and point’s will be give . Remember this is a sport scale competition you can bring any type of model as long as it is a copy of a full size aircraft, you will not need to provide 3-view drawings or documentation of the entry model. (if possible ) a photo or photo’s of the full size subject.
The flight-performance score comprises of five manoeuvres, each will be given a maximum of 15 and 25 points for realism-of-flight .
1.Rectangular Take-off Sequence 2.Take off and complete a left (or right) hand circuit 3.One Roll 4.One Inside Loop 5.Rectangular Landing Sequence Gerry Smyth C.D. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE Ulster Scale Association
Clifford Mc Ilwee asked if I could pass this email on to all members, I hope that some of you will be able to attend as I think something like this is well over due. Our club has already been asked to hold an event next year. So come along and show your support, myself and a few other members are hoping to attend and it would be good to see more of you there. There will be a fly-In, for scale models on 20th Sept 09, at Ballymoney mfc.
This is to try and get all scale enthusiasts together, and have a chat to see what can be done in this part of the country, to move things forward, from the “nothing happens” situation we find ourselves in now, as opposed to a few years ago. Seamus, [from the Letterkenny] club, is trying for a date closer than the one above as well, but, if we get the support, a new association can be born on 20th sep As you receive this, please make available to your club members, and we hope to see you all there. Eamon Keenan, and Ray Jennings have agreed to come up, and offer advice on flying / building, documentation etc, but no competitions can be organised for next year, till we see what support we have. If things do take off, we will be looking to organise a few fly-ins and comps [ low-key] around the clubs in 2010. If you”d like more details, or, if you”d like to see your club hosting one of these, please e-mail or give Seamus and myself a ring.
Thanks for reading, and hoping for your support.
Clifford Mc Ilwee [028] 70868777 Mob 07812139063 cmcilwee@utvinternet.com
Seamus O Donnell xairirl@iol.ie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wings & wheels 09 Myself Colin ,Owen and Jack went to this years show here´s a few words and a few pics from Colin.. The usual trip to Wings and Wheels incorporated a change to our normal routine this year, choosing to attend Wings and Wheels on the Sunday. Michael unfortunately couldn’t make it this year and a friend of Owens, Jack, took up the offer to travel with us!
The Historical Flight Company offer short flights in Tiger Moths and the D.H. Rapide, we took the chance to go up in the Rapide even though a few of us where suffering from the night before (Jet Lag). This flight was well worth it as there aren’t too many Rapide’s around and the price was acceptable for the 20 min. flight (noisy, rattley, the smell of doped fabric, Ahhh!, and if you get the seat next to the door your in charge of the fire extinguisher and evacuation !) Great stuff! The day flew in and the staff where very helpful (letting us step over the ropes to get up close to take pic’s and touch ! .. if I had a spare million or two). I would recommend a visit if your in that part of England and remember to bring a good camera!.
Colin.. You can find more photo's of our trip to the Imperial War Museum Duxford and Wings & Wheels in the club pic's page..
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Turbine bike!! You have heard of a turbine prop well here's Phelims turbine bike, so if you have been wondering what he's been up to have a look .. First class, Phelim now i always new that there was a better use for those engines than sticking them in a plane. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SCRAMBLE & BBQ
 (BRING YOUR OWN)
The weather hasn't been that good for the competitions this year, but fingers crossed for this one.
The Scramble competition will take place on Friday 12th June and starts at 5 p.m, this competition is about the pilot that spends the LEAST TIME ON THE
GROUND after each landing.
It requires accurate landings and the ability to get the model airborne again as quickly as possible.
So get you model ready, get your BBQ food and come along.
If you cant rember the rules, look in the events page and click on the rules beside the Scramble date. abt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 IMAC N.Ireland 2009
Its all over for this year if you never went then you
missed a good weekend here's a few words on how the weekend went . Click on the link IMAC 09
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 Myself and the members from UMAC would like to congratulate Shane McGirr from Letterkenny MFC on wining this years 3DX heli competition that was held at Craigavon MFC.
This is a fantastic win for young Shane ,not only is he just 13 but he's only been flying heli's for 2 years.
Shane's been coming up to our Easter fly-in the past couple of years with Seamus and Christopher. (by the way Christopher also done well by finishing 8th)
Gerry
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We don't seem to be having much luck with the weather for our competitions this year so far,but keep checking the website and in the hut for the new times and dates.. Gerry
Due to weather conditions this event is now cancelled and will be held at a later date.
Pole 2 Pole Fun Race is in a weeks time Saturday 16th May. As most of you know it is what it says in the title "fun race".
The rules are the same as last year, eight times round the poles and the fastest out of the two rounds wins. It's as easy as that. Any plane can take part "even Easy Stars"as I said it's fun and should be a good days flying. Hope to see you there.
Gerry C.D ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIAA Aerobatics competition The first round of this years NIAA Aerobatics competition was held this Saturday 25th at Ballymoney MFC. I was unable to attend but from what I have read it was a good day out, Mathew has a full report on Aerobatics NI.com .
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Just a quick word letting you know that the venue has been changed to Craigavon MfC Click on the link and the map will show you how to get to there field... MAP This is for all the Heli people . I got this email forwarded from David Nolan. Hi to all Following the great success of the 2007 and 2008 events preparations have begun for 3DX Ireland 2009. The venue has returned to Tarsan Lane, Portadown in N.Ireland for 2009 (which was also the venue for the 2007 event) and will be held on 15th, 16th and 17th May 2009. The competition itself will be held over the Saturday and Sunday with the preliminary rounds for all pilots held on the Saturday with the top pilots going through to the finals on the Sunday. The whole day on Friday, and the rest of Saturday and Sunday where the competition is not being held is open to all heli pilots to just fly and have fun. The competition format is essentially the same as before with all pilots being asked to fly a three minute Freestyle round (which can be to music if required) and a Set Manoeuvre round which will be any five manoeuvres chosen from the current 3DX Set list where the total ‘K’ factor of the manoeuvres cannot total any more than 6. The current list is to be found at http://www.fly3dx.com/setManoeuvres.htm A typical example would be to choose three manoeuvres with a ‘K’ factor of 1 and two manoeuvres with a ‘K’ factor of 1.5 to give a total ‘K’ factor of 6. Other combinations are possible and lower totals of ‘K’ are also acceptable. The competition is open to all pilots from the island of Ireland only. More information will follow shortly on the application process, prizes, judges and special guest demo pilots. Keep an eye on www.3dxireland.com for more info. Please can you pass this mail onto anyone else you feel it may interest and if possible ask them to reply to to be added to the mailing list. I look forward to seeing you all at 3DX Ireland 2009. David Nolan -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WW2 Re-enactment Members from Umac were asked if we could put on a static display for the Northern Ireland's WW2 Living History Association's latest event. Colin Deery brought his Mustang and Messerschmitt 109, Ivan Cooke brought his fantastic Mick Reeves 1/6 scale Spitfire . Owen sent me a link to their web site and a few photo's from the event. http://www.wartimeliving.co.uk/index.html , photo's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Letterkenny fly-in 09 A few of us went down to Letterkenny for the Grant Capell Memorial Fly-In . We had a great day and we were blissed by fantastic weather (we actually had to use sun cream!!). I would just like to thank Letterkenny M.F.C. for there invite and there hospitality. Here's a few pic.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denis O'Hara Memorial Fly-in (25mph winds) It had to be our Easter fly-in, well it wasn't that bad for the middle of April. This years Denis O'Harra trophy went to Stephen Brown for being the first person to fly a turbine powered jet at the new site. We would like to thank all who attended this event and showed their support, it was greatly appreciated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottish Airshow 09 The Scottish Airshow is on the 16th & 17th May get a move on and book those ferries tickets. Here's a link so have a look.... S.A.A. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fun-Fly 1 Don't forget the first competition of the year is on Saturday 7th March 11.30 sharp . Due to weather conditions this event is now cancelled and will be held at a later date. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Banbridge Model Club's Table Sale So if you fancy a bargain get yourself down there its being held at Dromore High School on Friday 13th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a few words letting you know that the first ever I.M.A.C. competition to be held in Northern Ireland will be taking place on the 23rd & 24th of May 2009 . The event will be held at Tyrella Model aircraft club and should be a first class event so get Yourself there and watch some of the best pilot’s in the uk.. For more info have a look in Mathew’s website. http://www.aerobatics-ni.org.uk/a/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I received this email from Mathew Poots which he asked for it to be passed on to all other members.
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Committee & Members of the Ulster Model Aircraft Club C/O Mr Phelim Lundy
To All,
I would like to thank UMAC for their very kind contribution to my dad and I’s trip to the Invitational Tucson Aerobatic Shootout. This was very much appreciated and it is good to know that we have support & friendship from a local club.
I always enjoy attending UMAC events & try to get to as many as I can (although sometimes it’s hard to fit everything in). I was also honoured to be invited to give a presentation at your recent AGM, I think everyone enjoyed it and I enjoyed relaying my experiences of Tucson to your members.
I look forward to attending the Denis O’Hara Mem. Fly-in at Easter and hopefully at many events before and after.
Best wishes and a Happy New Year,
Matthew Poots
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