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Last updated March 2012 (Main Page, Swap Meet Page )

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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: March 2012
( For all the latest club news, click here: Latest Club News )

March meeting moved to Aurora Public Library, Thursday March 22

Due to the School not being available for our March meeting, the March meeting has been moved to the Aurora Public Library on Thursday March 22, 2012. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
The Aurora Public Library is located on Yonge street just south of Aurora Road/Wellington Road.
Address: 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M1
Map: Click here for a Map to the Library

AMAC Field Search Update

The present AMAC field will have to be abandoned by July 1, 2012
The town of Aurora, that owns the property, will begin developing our current site on July 1 2012. This means that AMAC will have to find a new home on or before that date. The AMAC Board of Directors has begun a field search in earnest, and have established a field search committee to allow up to find a new field before that date.
Field Search Status: As of March, the field search committee has been diligently looking for a suitable replacement field. Some of these field show high potential, and we are perusing lease discussions with the landowners. One field is located in King Township, the other in Stouffville. There are also several other fields that we have identified as potential sites, but we have yet to get a firm response from the landowners. More updates will be forthcoming here and at the club meetings.
For more details click here: Field Search Updates )

Indoor 2011/2012 season is here!

Indoor Mondays and Fridays from October to April!
This year, club members have an opportunity to fly indoors on Mondays and Fridays from October 2011 to April 2012. Please be aware that there are blackout dates in effect for the times when the school is closed (ie Christmas break and spring break) please check the calendar here on our indoor page:

AMAC 2012 Swap Meet

AMAC 2012 Swap Meet in March was a huge success

Now that the swap meet is over, the club owes a huge debt of grattitude to Warren Goodman, his wife Cathy, and the rest of the club members that volounteered to make this event the success that is was.
Thanks everyone!

NO-FLY ZONE : Stay away from the buildings to the north!

Notice to all members:

As a result of the proximity of new buildings that are nearing completion to the north of our site, the no fly zone has been adjusted to the treeline nearest the end of our North runway.

Please do not fly to the north of our runway and field any longer. That area is going to have to be reserved for take off and landing only. Flying will have to be to the east and south. No more flying to the north.
No-Fly Zone Discussion and Feedback- Click here:

2012 Calendar of Events(If links aren't working, try again later...)
Club Meetings: Every third Thursday of the month until May 2011 at GW Williams Secondary School.
We break for the summer and resume in October
For More info, click here:Club Meetings Page
Frozen Finger Fun Fly: January 1, 2012 Location TBD. Those who volunteered at the club meeting will be contacted.
AMAC 2012 Swap Meet: March 11, 2012 See swap meet link on left for more details or click here: Swap Meet Page
Field Maintenance Day: TBD
All members are encouraged to come out and help get our field ready for 2012.
Work starts at 10:00 AM. Click here for more info: Field work discussion
Student Night Officially Begins: Begins first Wednesday in May. Unofficially begins in April if we have a nice Wednesday night.
For more info on student nights and/or to contact an instructor, click here: Flight Instruction
Opening day Fly-in: TBD
Raindate TBD
Come and join your fellow club members to inaugurate the 2012 flying season!
For more info, click here: Opening Day Fly-In
Bi-Wing Event: TBD
Raindate TBD
AMAC will be hosting its first ever Bi-Wing event. Bi-planes, Tri-planes and multi-rotor helicopters.
For more info, click here: Bi-Wing Event
Street Festival: June 5, 2012 Volunteers are needed to help man the club booth to introduce this great club to the general public.
If you can help, please sign-up and discuss here: Street Festival Planning
Come-Fly-With-Us Event: TBD
Raindate TBD
The public is welcome to join us for a day of flying demonstration and free introductory flights.
If you can help, please sign-up and discuss here: Come-Fly-With-Us Planning
Club Fun-Fly: TBD
Raindate TBD
Fun events and prizes. Members of all skill levels will be able to compete to win a prize.
Fun-Fly events and schedule is here:Fun-Fly Event Details
Warbird Day: TBD
Raindate TBD
Bring your Warbirds to the AMAC Warbird Day. Starts at 11:00 and goes to 2:00.
Open flying before and after the event. For more details and Weather Watch, click here: Warbird Day up-to-the-minute discussion and weather watch )
Oktoberfest Fly-In: October date TBD. Weiner Schnitzel, Sauerkraut and fake Beer. Wear your leiderhosen!
More Oktoberfest details can be found here: Oktoberfest Discussion

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.