The flying calendar now shows the flying days and allowed flying times on a day by day basis as well as the no 'fly days' up to the end of April 2011.
Please check the calendar regularly as these can and do change from time to time.
Winter indoor flying nights: Two nights in July, 7th and 28th have been booked at Te Puru hall from 7.30pm to 10pm. Entry fee is $5 for PMAC members (juniors free) and $10 all others. Please only bring suitable indoor type models and wear shoes that have non marking soles. Slots for different type models will be arranged if needed.
Te Puru is on your left hand side after passing the Beachlands turn off traveling towards Maraetai from Whitford.
FLYING PROTOCOL AT CLEVEDON SHOWGROUNDS Our model flying activities takes place within a public park,with this comes the aspect of safety to members of the public and other user groups/sporting events. Please be aware of members of the public walking around and under the flight line.
Before take-off or landing please check that it is safe to do so.In the event of a dead stick please land safely.
At all times whenever possible please have an observer to warn of hazards.
No low flying over any members of the public who happen to be walking under our flight line is permitted.
No flying over or close to any horse and rider that may venture close to the flight circuit and also the stables when occupied.
All flying is to be carried out in front of the Pilot line,no flying over the pits area, car park or over the road.
No flying while sporting events are taking place on adjacent sports fields.
Signs are to be placed at either end of flying field to alert people that model flying is taking place.
The June - July 2010 newsletter in pdf format, is now available to download. Adobe Reader is
needed to open the file, which can be obtained free from here.
The Club can assist new people to the sport by providing training and information, see about.
Flying hours Flying hours/days have changed and are now shown on the location page, please note we cannot fly at any time on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The Rules governing model flying on the PMAC flying site can be viewed here and are also displayed on the clubhouse window and inside the frequency control box.
Check out the weather over the next few days in Auckland. http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=auckland
Application forms for membership can be downloaded here printed out then submitted. Information on membership and fees will also be found on this page.
Check out the document section for articles on A123 batteries, calculating MAC, trimming models and prop speeds.
The calendar lists the 'no fly' days when the grounds are booked for exclusive use by one of the equine clubs that share the use of the grounds and also lists other planned club events. Please check this page regularly for changes to the 'no fly' days.
MFNZ administer a 'Wings Program' which is a program to promote a basic level of flying skill in conjunction with issuing 'Proficiency Certificates' for special categories.
'Wings' will be compulsory for all new members joining after 30th June and all existing members as of 1st Jan 2012. Full details on the wings page.
There is a $12 charge for the wings badge ( normally issued with a 'BFWP' (was 'S') for sport category) and any later category additions are free.
If you would like to take the initial Wings test or add another proficiency category to your certificate please download a test form and bring it with you to the field. It would be wise to try to arrange with an instructor beforehand. Check the newsletter for instructors.
MFNZ have included a CD with the latest copy of 'TFW'. This Cd includes PDF files for the 'Members Manual', 'Instructors Manual', 'Wings Program' with test form, 'Flight Training Manual',
'Large Model' regulations for models over 15kg or if under 15kg, models powered by IC motors of 75cc or electric 5,000 watts capacity and above, 'CAA part 101 regulations' covering RC model flying, 'Park Flyer' code.
There is much more information on this CD including a comprehensive theory of flight section.
Most of the files relating to members, wings and training are also available to download in the Document section.
A full list of approved NZ model aircraft radio control frequencies can be viewed here