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Last updated June 2010 (FAQ RE: Electrics added)

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The Aurora Model Aircraft Club is dedicated to the sport of model aviation and it is an incorporated, not for profit organization in the Province of Ontario. Founded in 1971 by a small group of aero model enthusiasts, the club is sanctioned by the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada. The membership endorses safety, radio control flight instruction and community involvement.

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Latest Club News: June 2010
( For all the latest club news, click here: Latest Club News )

Come Fly With Us Event is on for June 19

The Annual "Come Fly with Us" event willbe held a the club field on June 19 (raindate June 20) For mor information, please see the links below:
Event details:,

Pilot sign-up for flying display:

Street Festival was a great success!

The 2010 street festival saw some great weather and large crowds. A comlete plane/engine/radio and membership packaged was raffled off, and the winner was Matthew, an 11 year old Aurora Resident. For more info and pictures, please click the link below: Street Festival Report:

Gate combinaton has been changed

The 2010 flying season was kicked into high gear the first week of April when we were blessed with teperatures above 20degrees. Many fliers took advantage of the best weekend so far in 2010 to get some flying in. If you are a 2010 member and have not been notified of the new combination by phone or email, please contact Max Perez, Club Secretary shown on this page here: Club Contacts Page:

Upcoming Events

Come Fly With us event: Date: Saturday June 19th, raindate Sunday June 20th
AMAC Funfly: Date: Saturday July 24th, raindate Sunday July 25th


FAQ:

Q: How much does it cost to get an airplane?
A: basic package of Engine, Radio and Airplane starts at about $300 and up. The Engine and Radio can be reused indefinitely and can be transferred to another airplane, so once you have the engine and radio, a new plane can be purchased for about $100.

Q: Now that I have a plane, what is it going to cost me to join your club?
A: Membership fees are reasonable. Open membership is $60 per year. Seniors are $30 and Junior members are $10. All members must also purchase insurance through our governing body, the Model Aviation Authority of Canada(MAAC) http://www.maac.ca/ . Annual MAAC insurance is $75 for adults and $10 for juniors.

Q: I am a beginner and I need flying lessons. How much will that cost me?
A: Other than your membership and insurance fees (above) there are no additional costs. Flying lessons are FREE for as long as you need them.

Q: How old do you have to be to start flying?
A: There is no age limit to participate in this enjoyable hobby. Pilots can be any age. Presently, our oldest member is 85 years old and our youngest winged member was 8 years old when he got his wings.

Q: Can I get my wings using an Electric Plane?
A: Absolutely! Provided the pilot meets the requirement of the wings test.

To further clarify this issue, there are 2 categories of electric flight, "Wings Required" and "Wings NOT Required".
"Wings NOT required" is a category for small electric foamies and microlight models that can be flown in a gymnasium or in the helicopter area of the field without any risk to the pilot or other members. On the other hand, "Wings Required" is any electric aircraft that can be flown at our field off the main runway and fly a proper circuit. This qualifies it as a "Wings capable" aircraft. In this case the pilot must follow our wings training program and ultimately pass a flight test to obtain their wings.