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Slope Soaring / Winter Soaring
« on: October 10, 2019, 06:45:02 AM »
Anyone here partake in a bit during the winter??

62
Club talk / MACI Open Forum
« on: September 03, 2019, 17:41:26 PM »
Here is an extract from MACI, I would encourage all members to try attend one of the two meeting, The Dublin date clashes with our Glide in but I was told that the Chairman would look into an alternative date.



To all MACI members.

MACI are hosting an open forum discussion event later this year, to which you are invited. Two venues have been chosen to host the event as follows:

1. Dublin - 28/09/2019 - venue to be confirmed
2. Clonmel - 05/10/2019-  venue to be confirmed

The reason for these discussions is to build upon the and support our solid foundation. After discussion at two MACI meetings earlier this year, it was decided to meet with as many MACI members as possible over two days at the outlined venues.These forums will give you, the member, an opportunity to voice your opinions and ideas to the council.

There will be a small timely agenda ( set out below) and the MACI officers will outline their roles so as members can better understand how MACI operates. As a member you are a vital part of MACI, however MACI needs to be a vital part of your aeromodelling hobby also. Supporting our members is a key objective, and listening to you is fundamental towards achieving progress.

Not all clubs are represented at council meetings so we hope by holding these innovative events it will provide the opportunity for you to have your voice heard, your ideas considered and your feedback will be appreciated.

As chairman, together with my fellow officers, I look forward to meeting you at one or indeed both of the venues listed.
 

AGENDA

Registration 1.00pm- 1.30 pm.
Followed by MACI subsidised refreshments

2.00pm
President address
Chairman address
Introduction of MACI officers and brief outline of position

OPEN  FORUM
 
Kind regards
Brian Foran
MACI Chairman

 

63
Events / Cork Model Aero Club Aerotow/Electric flyin 12,13,14th July
« on: June 28, 2019, 10:14:52 AM »
Hi Everyone,
    it is that time of the year again. We are hosting our annual Giider towing event. Plenty of flying promised with the choice of flat field or slope depending on the conditions. We aim to tow the Friday Sat and Sunday. If you are coming for the Friday please give us a heads up at 0878322791. Toilets are available on the flat field site in Brinny.
 
We have towing capabilities for models from 2M up to 6M but if you have something, else we will try and sort you out.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Rogallo

64
Club talk / Paddys weekend
« on: March 12, 2019, 11:04:06 AM »
So lads, who is traveling? Is there a buy and sell? I might bring a few bits...

See you Sat

Ralph

65
Events / Shannon Control line flyin
« on: February 26, 2019, 08:54:52 AM »
Hi all
The most popular date for our fly-in is Saturday 27/4/19 so we will settle for that date. Look forward to seeing you all in Shannon on that date. We will have have the usual tea/coffee and biscuits. Maybe Mrs. McCarthy will spoil us once again with her magnificent cake.

66
Slope Soaring / Insurance Problems
« on: February 18, 2019, 13:53:32 PM »
Hi everyone,
     please read the following carefully and comment if you like. Below is the response I have sent to the MACI on our behalf.
 
To be ratified tomorrow night !

 APPENDIX D
Official MACI Website Document www.maci.ie
  Proposed new Appendix D to be ratified at meeting 19/2/19
GENERAL POLICY: Our member to member insurance policy requires that model flying shall take place only from "approved flying sites" and the following shall constitute the categorisation of such approved flying sites for radio control use.
As it is impractical for the Council to inspect all sites, the final decision and responsibility regarding the suitability of any site MUST rest with the users of that site and NOT with the Council, and this principle must be accepted by all members as a condition of insurance. The Council would normally approve for insurance purposes any flying site that conforms to the following safety guidelines:
  1
The site should be large enough to provide a minimum of approx. 300m x 100m clear space, containing no public buildings or roads.
Unobstructed take-off and landing approaches.
No overflying of spectators or carpark area due to site limitations.
 2. 3. 4.
5.
A minimum separation of 200m from residential buildings or other noise sensitive areas, for powered aircraft.
Flying on a site shall normally be limited to insured club members of MACI at all times. No non MACI members shall be allowed to fly at any MACI site under these by-laws other than non-resident visitors from outside Ireland who are themselves members of and insured with the relevant controlling body for model aviation in their country of residence and then in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation.
 The following classifications of flying sites will be considered by the Council for approval:
A. CLUB SITES - Any Site which has been registered by a club and conducts its activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. These sites would typically have six or more members. A written recommendation of site compliance will be required from the club secretary or other responsible official, upon annual re affiliation of the club.
B. PRIVATE SITES – Any site where access is limited to not more than six pilots who are already current members of any registered club, who shall satisfy themselves that the site is suitable and reasonable for the purpose of model flying, and that it conforms to the Council's site layout guide lines.
These sites have not been registered as a club site and the pilots will conduct their activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation as applied to non-registered sites.
A written recommendation will not be mandatory, except retrospectively in the case of a claim being made.
C. DISPLAY SITES – This specific category of site is only relevant where a registered club wishes to conduct display flying at a public location.
Where possible this should be undertaken using specific Insurance cover provided and arranged by the organisers. In the event of this being unavailable, written notice to the Council is mandatory on an MACI display notification form. The site must conform to the Council's safety guidelines and the conditions on the display notification form must be fully adhered to. Flying of any aircraft on these sites may only be undertaken by competent pilots holding a relevant category MACI B Certificate.
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My response



Hello John and Brian,


        I have to apologise but I am unable to make the Feb meeting due to work commitments.


I have one matter to raise as the club sec of Ireland Slope Rebels, Appendix D.


While we in the gliding group have always strived to fly safely and withing MACI and IAA guideline we now find ourselves in an impossible situation.


Guideline number 1 states "The site should be large enough to provide a minimum of approx. 300m x 100m clear space, containing no public buildings or roads." Most of our flying takes place from land next to roads as our sites are mainly public areas.



Guideline number 5 states "Flying on a site shall normally be limited to insured club members of MACI at all times. No non MACI members shall be allowed to fly at any MACI site under these by-laws other than non-resident visitors from outside Ireland who are themselves members of and insured with the relevant controlling body for model aviation in their country of residence and then in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. " We fly in public spaces and as such have no control over any members of the public.


Up to now we have registered these as club sites as required by MACI and the IAA, as club sec I will not be in a situation to meet the criteria above and therefore will not be able to give a written recommendation of compliance.

    CLUB SITES - Any Site which has been registered by a club and conducts its activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. These sites would typically have six or more members. A written recommendation of site compliance will be required from the club secretary or other responsible official, upon annual re affiliation of the club.

I would ask is it the insurance company is looking for these changes to be made? If however these changes are being placed on members by members I should ask you reconsider ratifying it at tonight's meeting as it has serious implications for the gliding community going into the future.

Again I apologise for my non attendance but week-nights currently are not suitable for me to travel due to work commitments.

Regards

Ralph McCarthy
Club Sec ISR
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67
Club Talk / Insurance Problems
« on: February 18, 2019, 12:51:43 PM »
Hi everyone,
     please read the following carefully and comment if you like. Below is the response I have sent to the MACI on our behalf.
 
To be ratified tomorrow night !

 APPENDIX D
Official MACI Website Document www.maci.ie
  Proposed new Appendix D to be ratified at meeting 19/2/19
GENERAL POLICY: Our member to member insurance policy requires that model flying shall take place only from "approved flying sites" and the following shall constitute the categorisation of such approved flying sites for radio control use.
As it is impractical for the Council to inspect all sites, the final decision and responsibility regarding the suitability of any site MUST rest with the users of that site and NOT with the Council, and this principle must be accepted by all members as a condition of insurance. The Council would normally approve for insurance purposes any flying site that conforms to the following safety guidelines:
  1
The site should be large enough to provide a minimum of approx. 300m x 100m clear space, containing no public buildings or roads.
Unobstructed take-off and landing approaches.
No overflying of spectators or carpark area due to site limitations.
 2. 3. 4.
5.
A minimum separation of 200m from residential buildings or other noise sensitive areas, for powered aircraft.
Flying on a site shall normally be limited to insured club members of MACI at all times. No non MACI members shall be allowed to fly at any MACI site under these by-laws other than non-resident visitors from outside Ireland who are themselves members of and insured with the relevant controlling body for model aviation in their country of residence and then in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation.
 The following classifications of flying sites will be considered by the Council for approval:
A. CLUB SITES - Any Site which has been registered by a club and conducts its activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. These sites would typically have six or more members. A written recommendation of site compliance will be required from the club secretary or other responsible official, upon annual re affiliation of the club.
B. PRIVATE SITES – Any site where access is limited to not more than six pilots who are already current members of any registered club, who shall satisfy themselves that the site is suitable and reasonable for the purpose of model flying, and that it conforms to the Council's site layout guide lines.
These sites have not been registered as a club site and the pilots will conduct their activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation as applied to non-registered sites.
A written recommendation will not be mandatory, except retrospectively in the case of a claim being made.
C. DISPLAY SITES – This specific category of site is only relevant where a registered club wishes to conduct display flying at a public location.
Where possible this should be undertaken using specific Insurance cover provided and arranged by the organisers. In the event of this being unavailable, written notice to the Council is mandatory on an MACI display notification form. The site must conform to the Council's safety guidelines and the conditions on the display notification form must be fully adhered to. Flying of any aircraft on these sites may only be undertaken by competent pilots holding a relevant category MACI B Certificate.
 Page 1 of 1




My response



Hello John and Brian,


        I have to apologise but I am unable to make the Feb meeting due to work commitments.


I have one matter to raise as the club sec of Ireland Slope Rebels, Appendix D.


While we in the gliding group have always strived to fly safely and withing MACI and IAA guideline we now find ourselves in an impossible situation.


Guideline number 1 states "The site should be large enough to provide a minimum of approx. 300m x 100m clear space, containing no public buildings or roads." Most of our flying takes place from land next to roads as our sites are mainly public areas.



Guideline number 5 states "Flying on a site shall normally be limited to insured club members of MACI at all times. No non MACI members shall be allowed to fly at any MACI site under these by-laws other than non-resident visitors from outside Ireland who are themselves members of and insured with the relevant controlling body for model aviation in their country of residence and then in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. " We fly in public spaces and as such have no control over any members of the public.


Up to now we have registered these as club sites as required by MACI and the IAA, as club sec I will not be in a situation to meet the criteria above and therefore will not be able to give a written recommendation of compliance.

    CLUB SITES - Any Site which has been registered by a club and conducts its activities in accordance with current MACI and IAA statutory legislation. These sites would typically have six or more members. A written recommendation of site compliance will be required from the club secretary or other responsible official, upon annual re affiliation of the club.

I would ask is it the insurance company is looking for these changes to be made? If however these changes are being placed on members by members I should ask you reconsider ratifying it at tonight's meeting as it has serious implications for the gliding community going into the future.

Again I apologise for my non attendance but week-nights currently are not suitable for me to travel due to work commitments.

Regards

Ralph McCarthy
Club Sec ISR

68
Club talk / 2019 Fees
« on: February 02, 2019, 08:49:57 AM »
Hi Everyone,
        time to pay the club fees again. So I will need 85 Euro (up 5 euro form last year) from everyone to cover the  and the club affiliation fee, MACI insurance and Club fee.

 For this increase Fred and I have a surprise in store for all club members at the end of the year.

Anyone joining just ISR and has their own insurance cover the cost is 10 euro.

 All fees to be paid on or before March 17th please.

Please note you have had to attend at least one meeting last year to renew your membership this year.



You can pay by Cheque or cash at Mount Leinster next month or if you require an BIC and IBAN for a SEPA transfer please contact me by pm.

Many thanks

Ralph


Oh and by the way if anyone would like the job as Sec please give me a shout otherwise I will continue.

69
Slope Soaring / Mefisto
« on: December 27, 2018, 10:30:01 AM »
Build log

70
Club Talk / Bon Noelle, Happy Christmas everybody
« on: December 22, 2018, 09:45:32 AM »
Just in case I forget to do this later I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope Santa brings you all you deserve and hope to see you all in the New Year.

Ralph

71
Thermal / Flat field / PuRES V2
« on: October 27, 2018, 12:25:03 PM »
I got my kit from Germany and started the build last night. Number of parts reminds me of the Graupner "Quickie kits " with 700 or so parts.
Great material quality with a lovely colour plan.


72
Aerotow / Falaise 2018, report at last!
« on: September 23, 2018, 13:05:46 PM »
What a week, the team lead by Roisin and John Pearson. I was only tagging along for the fun. Started by leaving Rosslare on the ferry trip which lasted a pleasant 17 hours. Our first stop was to deliver a Fouga kit by JP to his french customer who had traveled from St. Malo.
Here is a pic of the weather, what a start  :(

73
Events / Cork Glidein/Aerotow
« on: June 08, 2018, 15:01:32 PM »
Hi Lads,
    getting ready for Ger's event tomorrow but to keep you all posted we are running a weekend of slope/towing on July 14th and 15th. Type of flying will depend on the wind, Easterly or Westerly will be towing otherwise we will slope. Also if the winds are slack we will tow or bungee or electrics.

Hope to see you all there

Ralph

74
Road trips / Mount L Bring and buy
« on: March 02, 2018, 15:05:05 PM »
Hi everyone,

    just wondering if you all plan to bring some bits for the bring and buy? I have a few bits for sale if anyone is interested.

R

75
Slope Soaring / Multiplex Cortina
« on: March 02, 2018, 08:58:57 AM »
Must be the year of the wings.... Thank you Mr Marie for helping me find this one.

Looking forward to seeing Freds one fly this month.

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