MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - SA MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION,
HELD AT ACUITY ON WEDNESDAY 6th JUNE 2001
PRESENT Bob Skinner Chairman, Aerobatics, Secretary
Johan Ehlers Vice chairman, Scale
Bruno Schroeven Display co-ordinator
Russell van der Westhuizen Pylon Racing
John Godwin Communications & SAMAA News
Roston Dugmore Control line
Lance Levin Helicopters
Lesley Roberts Treasurer
APOLOGY Joe Coetzer Soaring/MGA
Dave Armitage Fun flying & Proficiency
Ian Edwards Large aircraft & Scale Aerobatics
VISITORS Steve Filby, Andre Beukes
WELCOME Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes approved. Distributed via e-mail to committee, except for Lesley, Russell.
FINANCES
Combined April/May report. Audited statement to be presented at July meeting. Decision/approval for Pastel to be acquired. D Cranke reimbursement sent registered mail ex Barnstormers.
CONSTITUTION
JC gave telephonic report on progress of constitution. Next stage prepared and ready for distribution to rest of committee.
SAFETY Safety docs returned to J Ehlers, with comments. Johan to obtain comments from Joe, Dave and Ian. Safety is responsibility of clubs, and every member. SAMAA can only guide. Committee does not have manpower to policy safety issues, countrywide. 35MHz frequencies now available, except for few areas. Should be cleared by 30 June 2001. L Levin excused himself from meeting after outburst.
DA to investigate allegation of lower-priced radio sets being prone to interference. Could have safety implications.
ADMINISTRATION
Milestone in SAARF/SAMAA history – first time ever that membership count is over 2000. Trend may continue, but realistically it will reach saturation point. Much PR needed to sustain present trend. Steve Filby took questions on insurance issues. Will revert with answers for publication.
NATIONALS
Glider Nats very successful, enjoyable. Larger entry than 2000. Report for publication by JC.
SAMAA News. Closing date=20th June. 24-page issues now inevitable. Advertising rates to be increased.
Advertorial policy okay, for local industry boost. M van Breda letter to be published.
DISPLAYS. Static display in Pretoria to promote Swartkop. (Saturday 9 June).
AEROBATICS
Small Gauteng monthly at RMAC. Events in W Cape, Free State. No details received for Lowveld Championship. Regular events in E Cape. Scores slow in arriving from all centres.
LARGE AIRCRAFT AND SCALE AEROBATICS
Ian Edwards hospitalised presently. Prepared written report. All well with LSMAA. Large A/C comments to Johan (for Manual of Procedures). Bushveld Fly-in successful.
FUN FLYING & PROFICIENCY
Quiet time. Revised proficiency doc still needs attention (manoeuvre descriptions). Must be ratified at SAC before re-introduction.
SOARING
Telephonic report from JC indicated all under control. Karkloof F3J event in hand (23/24 June). Aerodynamics forum by John Monk to raise funds for F3B team. Raffle raised R1400.
HELICOPTERS
Written report faxed to meeting.
SCALE
First round of Series flown (but not W Cape). Warbirds (5 May) successful, despite strong wind. Approximatyely 40 participants, but less spectators.
CONTROL LINE
Art Adamisin cup (12 May) had 8 entries. Part of team trials. SA Masters in August. J Swallow devised new concept – stunt, combat, T/R, duration, appearance – all with same model aircraft. VSC 8 scheduled for 23 June at NCB.
PYLON RACING
Event at VRF on 30 June. PR association meeting in June. Team preparations in hand, with practice at Ngodwana. New equipment should see better result at W/C. Limited participation in Rosslyn Airshow.
COMMUNICATIONS. BS to supply updated information to JG for internet membership applications. Need more
data (tel no’s, club, etc.)
GENERAL
• Air Pageant for 2003. DA slowly progressing.
• CIAM meeting docs presented to committee members.
• SAMAA/SAARF pins + stickers to be produced. BS obtained quotes.
• Aero Club affiliation R10 000. LR to send cheque.
NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2001
AT ACUITY, CEDARWOOD OFFICE PARK, WOODMEAD – 19:30 FOR 19:45