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2012

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2012 Special Events Calendar

Dates and information may be subject to change.
More information will be posted closer to the events.
Please contact Special Events coordinator Jack Higgins for more information.
jackhiggins4505@gmail.com

Electric Jets Mini Funfly
Sunday, July 15, 2012, noon to 4pm.

Electric War Bird Mini Funfly
Sunday June 3, 2012, noon to 4pm

2012 Electric Funfly
Saturday, Sept. 1, Pylon Racing, 10am to 2pm.
Sunday and Monday, Sept. 2 and 3, 2012.

2012 Skills Challenge Mini Funfly
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, noon to 4pm.

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2011 Skills Day

The Skills Challenge day, held Sunday, Sept. 25, has been described by many club members as one of the
most ‘fun days ever’ at TEMAC. There were no prizes nor awards, as the intention was simply to
have as many people, of all skill levels, participate in events geared towards having fun. Challenges
included spot landings, touch-n-go’s, follow the leader, and the such. Response and feedback
were almost universally positive, and members insist on another such event next year.

2011 Jets Day

TEMAC members had a ‘blast’ at their first electric ducted fan jet model event on Sunday,
September 4, mirroring the warbirds event but exclusively for jets. The weather was cooler and
slightly windy, but perfectly suitable for the faster flying models. A few non-member visitors participated
in the fun as well. More than 25 models were flown, covering a range of sport and scale aircraft,
some hand-launched, some bungee-cord launched and some taking off with retractable landing gear.
One of the slowest models flown was a huge FlyFly F-86 Sabre, and the fastest was the
Habu 32 by E-Flite. No prizes or awards were given out; this was simply an excerise in fun.

2011 Funfly

Nearly 50 registered electric RC pilots gathered at the TEMAC field in Stouffville
(just north of Toronto) for their 8th annual electric funfly, a 2-day event with lots of casual flying and
competition. TEMAC was the birth-place of the popular Formosa racing events, and it goes without saying that
several races were held. Casual fun-flying saw everything from ultra micro models to big 1/4 scale
models, ducted fan jets and helicopters. There were several prizes, courtesy of AJ Hobbies and Pinnacle Hobby,
awards for models in several categories, as well as a live auction to raise funds to support the club.

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October 17, 2011

A lease, and a low crop (beans), has been confirmed for 2012.

Start building/repairing your models for the 2012 TEMAC flying season!

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Photos from the TEMAC Warbirds event, Sunday, July 17, 2011

Details will appear in the next EMFSO newsletter, due at the end of the summer.

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June 7, 2011

Wow! Finally some great weather and a great turnout at TEMAC. There were about a dozen cars worth of pilots and
lots of flying from late afternoon until dusk. Our new tables were well used and appreciated.
Here are some new photos, most from Simon Hinchcliff.

New tables	Tyler's first landing	Tyler's Apprentice	Frank's Miss Toledo	Michael's RV4
1/4 Scale Cub	Touch-n-go's	Greg with his DC3	Launching	GWS DC3

Michael and Simon

Ken and Mirv

Clair and Bob

Simon gets his wings

Ken's Sportster taking off

Jack's Twin Mentor

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June 6, 2011

A few of us went up past Port Perry to Jack Higgins' son's house, to finish construction of 6 new tables
for the TEMAC field. These are terrific tables, made of treated wood and concrete-type tops, covered with
outdoor carpeting. It took a couple hours to finish these, and then we had a delicious barbeque.
A couple hours were also devoted to transporting the tables to the field. We offer a sincere thanks to
Jack for designing and preparing these tables, and to his son Carl, who did a tremendous amount of hard work,
and devoted a lot of time, his truck and gasoline to help us out. He even did the barbeque cooking for us!

Helping out were: Jack and Carl Higgins, Greg Hazelton, Simon Hinchcliff, Christopher and Tyler Shim, and myself.

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May 26, 2011

From Greg Cadez:
Here are some pictures that I would like to share from last night. It was getting a bit dark before we could get the
DR1 up in the air. Thanks to Simon (new member) for taking the time to take some pictures of this plane.
It is really amazing to see this thing in the air... It looks fantastic! Now if someone had a Sopwith Camel or SE5A ....

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May 12, 2011

Despite some strong east winds, 10 TEMAC members showed up for our official first day of flight training.
Actually, only one student had training; everyone else just flew for fun.
At 5pm, winds were from the south-east, at over 20 kph. Although challenging, flights started right away.

Highlights of the evening were:

Jack Higgins' Multiplex Mentor, converted to a twin, had its maiden and second flight.
Stanley flew a couple aerobatic planes through some impressive maneuvers, including rolling circles, knife edge circles,
knife edge loops, knife edge loops staring down into the wind, spins, slides, and more.
Greg Hazelton flew his .60-size Focke Wolf,
and an impromptu Formosa race resulted in our first ever racing mid-air collision, when Issac Murray's plane
cut its propeller into Greg Hazelton's models' wing, leaving a big gash and hole, yet surprisingly, both models kept flying nicely!

Lo't's of fun!

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May 9, 2011

The field has been rolled; it's pretty flat.
I was able to takeoff and land easily with my 6.5 pound jet on 2" wheels.
It's the center section of the field that's been improved, about 50 feet east of the fence; it's easily noticeable just
by looking at it. Grass cutting starts this week (I don't know what day yet).

If people are careful, you can drive in to the parking area, but if you notice a wet area (especially at the end
of the gravel driveway), try to drive around it.

Flight instruction is slated to start this Wednesday at about 5 or 6 pm, depending on which instructors turn up.
I'll try to be there by 5pm.

Please note ... all flyers must have MAAC membership.
Flight privileges will not be given to non-MAAC members; NO EXCEPTIONS.

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May 6, 2011

Flying season is here, but the weather has not been so great. It's been cold and windy for the most part.
Our parking area is wet and muddy; do not park there. I know it's an inconvenience, but stay parked on
the gravel driveway until further notice.

Arrangements have been made for rolling (flattening) the field, and for grass cutting.
Nothing can be done until the ground is dryer, but expect improvements in the next few weeks.
Our flight-line fence is looking a bit run down. Any suggestions?

All flyers must have a paid membership, and paid MAAC membership.
I'm sorry, but those without a valid 2011 MAAC membership will not be allowed to fly.
If you want to get your membership activated right away, call MAAC on the phone and arrange it
with credit card, or go to a local hobby store and pay your membership there
(Pinnacle Hoby, which is not too far from the field, can do this).

The weather looks like it will be nice on the weekend of May 7 and 8, and I would expect several pilots out having fun.
So far, the training sessions have been cancelled due to bad weather, but if any beginners show up, there will likely be
an experienced pilot or instructor who can help. I hope to be there Saturday mid-afternoon, and Sunday early afternoon.

Here's a photo (below) taken by Greg Cadez of my 81" wingspan CL415 Waterbomber on
its successful maiden flight at TEMAC on April 24.

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April 2011

Mirage Ducted Fan

Parkzone Wildcat

OV-10 Bronco

Greg

Jeff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E94og_G8-X8
Maiden flight of the Fly-Fly Mirage Jet

Mike Hazelton: "The weather turned out way better than forecast for today. The winds were light but variable,
and the sun even managed to pop out for a bit. There were a few other members out at the field
(FYI stay off the grass with your cars).
I only brought my Stryker and my Formosa out as I was being a little cautious
(no sense in loading up the car if you don't get to fly) with the conditions.
Flew both planes a number of times and the Stryker didn't show a hint of rust on it as it went
back to it's usual routine of loops, dives, and speed passes.
Man did it feel good to fly outside! Hopefully this is the first of many fantastic days at the field. "

March 17, 2011

Eric Adams with a
new old-timer

Bill Quantock with a
Snowbird jet

Ken Coleman is ready
for Formosa racing

Michael's new
Mirage jet

John Kusturin's scratch-
built foam Lazy Bee

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Dec. 28, 2010

A last minute plan for a 3-hour indoor funfly turned into one of the most successful such events
held in recent memory in the GTA. After last years 'tween X-mas and New Year's TEMAC indoor funfly
at the Metro Golf Dome, another such event was announced just a few days prior to Dec. 27.
Well, we had 46 registered pilots, more than 100 models, and sometimes as many as 20 models
flying in the air at a time. Models ranged from micro scale to jumbo scale, docile to extreme 3D,
ARF's to scratch-built gems, helis and experimental models. Thanks to Flying Stuff Hobbies from
Ajax for donating a model helicopter for a raffle, which was won by Paul Penna from Ottawa.
.Thanks to everyone who participated.

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