Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held this coming Monday Dec 2nd at 7:30. Location is the Optimist Club in Stoney Creek
The annual elections for the Exec positions will be held. Nominations for any of the positions can be forwarded to Joe the Secretary or can be proposed at the meeting.
If you cannot attend, to ensure enough attendees are present to establish a quorum for any subsequent voting., please consider filling out the proxy form that was sent out last week,
Pizza and wings will be on the agenda!
The AGM is to be held this coming Monday Dec 2nd at 7:30. Location is the Optimist Club in Stoney Creek
The annual elections for the Exec positions will be held. Nominations for any of the positions can be forwarded to Joe the Secretary or can be proposed at the meeting.
If you cannot attend, to ensure enough attendees are present to establish a quorum for any subsequent voting., please consider filling out the proxy form that was sent out last week,
Pizza and wings will be on the agenda!
November Meeting
Minutes of the November Club meeting are here.
Minutes of the November Club meeting are here.
Friends and Family Day Delayed
Due to the forecast fo rain this upcoming Saturday Aug 17th, the Family and Friends Day has been delayed one week to Aug 24th .
Due to the forecast fo rain this upcoming Saturday Aug 17th, the Family and Friends Day has been delayed one week to Aug 24th .
April 8th Club Meeting
Due to Apr 1st being Easter Monday, the April club meeting will be held April 8th.
Due to Apr 1st being Easter Monday, the April club meeting will be held April 8th.
January 8th Club Meeting
Due to the first Monday falling on New Years Day, the January meeting will be held the following Monday, January 8th. Minutes of the Dec 2023 AGM meeting are posted in the members area.
Due to the first Monday falling on New Years Day, the January meeting will be held the following Monday, January 8th. Minutes of the Dec 2023 AGM meeting are posted in the members area.
November 6th Meeting
Minutes of the Nov meeting are now online. Although turnout was low, an interesting discussions took place regarding the latest MAAC Directive MPPD 24, which will be followed up at the Club AGM scheduled for Dec 4th.
Minutes of the Nov meeting are now online. Although turnout was low, an interesting discussions took place regarding the latest MAAC Directive MPPD 24, which will be followed up at the Club AGM scheduled for Dec 4th.
Field Opening
Our flying field has received a MAAC Site Operating Certificate (SOC) and is now open to members.
Be advised that the MAAC exemption to Transport Canada's (TC) Canadian Air Regulations Part IX RPAS is no longer valid, therefore members must possess a TC Drone Pilot - Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate before being allowed to fly., not only at our field but anywhere in Canada.
Our flying field has received a MAAC Site Operating Certificate (SOC) and is now open to members.
Be advised that the MAAC exemption to Transport Canada's (TC) Canadian Air Regulations Part IX RPAS is no longer valid, therefore members must possess a TC Drone Pilot - Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate before being allowed to fly., not only at our field but anywhere in Canada.
Field Closure
The field is currently closed for flying operations
The field is currently closed for flying operations
Club Meeting Schedule Revision
The next Club meeting is scheduled for Monday Feb 6th 2023
The next Club meeting is scheduled for Monday Feb 6th 2023
Annual General Meeting - Monday Nov 7th
Due to a combination of a resurgence in Covid, a predicted high flu season and the recent outbreak of RSV, the Exec have decided that we will be only having one meeting this year. As is required, this will also also have to be our AGM.
Nominations and voting on all the Exec positions will take place. Note that the Chief Instructor/Safety officer position will become vacant and must be filled.
This is also an ideal opportunity for members to present any ideas for improving club operations in addition to expressing any concerns they may have.
2023 memberships can be purchased at the meeting. 2023 MAAC membership is a prerequisite.
Masks will be available.
Due to a combination of a resurgence in Covid, a predicted high flu season and the recent outbreak of RSV, the Exec have decided that we will be only having one meeting this year. As is required, this will also also have to be our AGM.
Nominations and voting on all the Exec positions will take place. Note that the Chief Instructor/Safety officer position will become vacant and must be filled.
This is also an ideal opportunity for members to present any ideas for improving club operations in addition to expressing any concerns they may have.
2023 memberships can be purchased at the meeting. 2023 MAAC membership is a prerequisite.
Masks will be available.
Friends & Family Fun Fly
Sat Aug 13th
Free BBQ
(Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, smoked sausage)
Free soft drinks and water
Swap Meet in the parking lot
Door Prizes
Sat Aug 13th
Free BBQ
(Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, smoked sausage)
Free soft drinks and water
Swap Meet in the parking lot
Door Prizes
Field Clean-up Day
The clean up day scheduled for Saturday May 28th is cancelled as the the field is in excellent condition. A rental of a roller is still planned later this month to continue token the field level.
The clean up day scheduled for Saturday May 28th is cancelled as the the field is in excellent condition. A rental of a roller is still planned later this month to continue token the field level.
Club Executive Elections
Due to Covid the elections for the Exec positions will once again be held by email. You will have received an email requesting nominations.
Due to Covid the elections for the Exec positions will once again be held by email. You will have received an email requesting nominations.
Indoor Flying
The Club has arranged an indoor flying program to help maintain your flying skills over the winter period. It will run from November to December. Currently the program is fully subscribed. There is a possibility of a further sessions in January 2022
The Club has arranged an indoor flying program to help maintain your flying skills over the winter period. It will run from November to December. Currently the program is fully subscribed. There is a possibility of a further sessions in January 2022
Family BBQ
Just a reminder that the Stoney Creek Hawks Family BBQ and Fun Fly will take place tomorrow, Sat Aug 14th, at our flying field.
Flying commences at 10am followed by a hamburger, cheeseburger and German sausage BBQ with soft drinks and water.
A trainer/buddy box and instructor will be available for those family members wishing to try their hand with RC flying.
All types of flying is welcome. Jets with smoke will be carving designs in the sky. Combat demos are also planned.
Draws for Gift Certificates will take place throughout the event. We also have toy glider kits for the children and those flyers who are still trying to comprehend the dynamics of flight.
So bring your family and plane(s) out for a great day of flying, fun and friendship, which I'm sure most will agree is needed after the previous 18 months of Covid.
Talking about which, Covid is still with us and we will be following the social distancing rules. A few medical masks will be available for those that require one. Seating is somewhat limited so you are advised to bring your own chairs if possible. A further restriction is that we will not be able to provide onions and tomatoes for the food, although individual size packets of mustard, ketchup and relish will be available.
See you at the field.
Just a reminder that the Stoney Creek Hawks Family BBQ and Fun Fly will take place tomorrow, Sat Aug 14th, at our flying field.
Flying commences at 10am followed by a hamburger, cheeseburger and German sausage BBQ with soft drinks and water.
A trainer/buddy box and instructor will be available for those family members wishing to try their hand with RC flying.
All types of flying is welcome. Jets with smoke will be carving designs in the sky. Combat demos are also planned.
Draws for Gift Certificates will take place throughout the event. We also have toy glider kits for the children and those flyers who are still trying to comprehend the dynamics of flight.
So bring your family and plane(s) out for a great day of flying, fun and friendship, which I'm sure most will agree is needed after the previous 18 months of Covid.
Talking about which, Covid is still with us and we will be following the social distancing rules. A few medical masks will be available for those that require one. Seating is somewhat limited so you are advised to bring your own chairs if possible. A further restriction is that we will not be able to provide onions and tomatoes for the food, although individual size packets of mustard, ketchup and relish will be available.
See you at the field.
Flying Field Restriction Update
With Ontario entering the 2nd stage of recovery from Covid, effective June 30th we may now have up to 25 members at the flying field.
The 2 meter spacing remains in effect and attendance at the field is limited to members only.
With Ontario entering the 2nd stage of recovery from Covid, effective June 30th we may now have up to 25 members at the flying field.
The 2 meter spacing remains in effect and attendance at the field is limited to members only.
Restrictions on Accepting New Student Memberships
Unfortunately, with the sudden influx of student flyers into the club, regrettably, until further notice, the club cannot accept any new members that require training.
The club currently has 8 student flyers. We have 5 instructors on the club list, and others have stepped forward to help instruct which is greatly appreciated. We are limiting the number of students to ensure that they will receive the best training that the club can offer.
We have set aside Wednesdays and Saturdays as training days. Of course all other members are welcome to fly on Wednesdays and Sundays, however, we request that they defer to students on these days. Students are welcome to fly on any other day as well.
Unfortunately, with the sudden influx of student flyers into the club, regrettably, until further notice, the club cannot accept any new members that require training.
The club currently has 8 student flyers. We have 5 instructors on the club list, and others have stepped forward to help instruct which is greatly appreciated. We are limiting the number of students to ensure that they will receive the best training that the club can offer.
We have set aside Wednesdays and Saturdays as training days. Of course all other members are welcome to fly on Wednesdays and Sundays, however, we request that they defer to students on these days. Students are welcome to fly on any other day as well.
FLYING FIELD Open with Restrictions
Effective May 22nd the Club will re-open but will be restricted to a maximum of 10 persons at the field, separated into two groups of no more than 5, The two group will be separated by distance. One group situated under the old lean-to and one under the new lean-to 20 meters to the west. Individuals in each group will also maintain social distancing from each other.
Effective May 22nd the Club will re-open but will be restricted to a maximum of 10 persons at the field, separated into two groups of no more than 5, The two group will be separated by distance. One group situated under the old lean-to and one under the new lean-to 20 meters to the west. Individuals in each group will also maintain social distancing from each other.
Rolling of the Field Now complete
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FLYING FIELD CLOSED until further notice
We have been informed by the City that our field is to be closed during the ongoing 28 day Emergency Situation
We have been informed by the City that our field is to be closed during the ongoing 28 day Emergency Situation
LATEST COVID
Effective Apr 8th, Ontario entered a third State of Emergency.
For the Club this means that we are limited to a maximum of 5 persons at the field and those 5 must follow social distancing rules.
Effective Apr 8th, Ontario entered a third State of Emergency.
For the Club this means that we are limited to a maximum of 5 persons at the field and those 5 must follow social distancing rules.
COVID UPDATE
Effective Monday, March 29th, Hamilton enters the GREY Zone. This means attendance at the field will be limited to a max of 10 persons. Access to the field will be restricted to members only. No guests or visitors will be permitted. Social distancing remains in effect.
Effective Monday, March 29th, Hamilton enters the GREY Zone. This means attendance at the field will be limited to a max of 10 persons. Access to the field will be restricted to members only. No guests or visitors will be permitted. Social distancing remains in effect.
2021 Club Membership
Memberships can be purchased from Dale, the Club Treasurer, either in person at Skycaft Hobbies or through e-transfer
Membership fees remain the same;
$100 Regular,
$50 Partial Year (after Aug 31st),
$25 Junior (under 18),
$25 Temporary (3 months matching MACC Introductory Membership).
$40 Social (no voting or flying)
Note that membership renewals after Dec 31st will incur a $20 late fee penalty.
Memberships can be purchased from Dale, the Club Treasurer, either in person at Skycaft Hobbies or through e-transfer
Membership fees remain the same;
$100 Regular,
$50 Partial Year (after Aug 31st),
$25 Junior (under 18),
$25 Temporary (3 months matching MACC Introductory Membership).
$40 Social (no voting or flying)
Note that membership renewals after Dec 31st will incur a $20 late fee penalty.
Friends and Family Day
Saturday August 22nd
(Rain delay - Sunday August 23rd)
10am - 3pm
Free BBQ for everyone
Door prizes for members
Buddy boxes and trainers available for guests to try their hand at flying
Bring your family and friends out for a great day at the flying field. There will be free food and drinks available for everyone, plus a couple of door prizes for members. We hope to have a few trainers, with buddy boxes, for anyone wishing to have a go at flying.
A reminder that we are still under Covid-19 protocols, so social distancing is in effect at the field.
Regards
Saturday August 22nd
(Rain delay - Sunday August 23rd)
10am - 3pm
Free BBQ for everyone
Door prizes for members
Buddy boxes and trainers available for guests to try their hand at flying
Bring your family and friends out for a great day at the flying field. There will be free food and drinks available for everyone, plus a couple of door prizes for members. We hope to have a few trainers, with buddy boxes, for anyone wishing to have a go at flying.
A reminder that we are still under Covid-19 protocols, so social distancing is in effect at the field.
Regards
New Planes....they're everywhere!
Joe with his new turbine Diamond
Paul has a new twin 64mm A-10 EDF
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Peter brought a new turbine Futura
Although the Corsair isn't new, the pilot is. Welcome to the club Joe.
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Flying Field Opens (with restrictions)
The field has re-opened albeit with some restrictions. Although flying has re-commenced, the Covid-19 threat has not disappeared therefore the following protocols must be adhered to by our members
The field has re-opened albeit with some restrictions. Although flying has re-commenced, the Covid-19 threat has not disappeared therefore the following protocols must be adhered to by our members
.1. Social distancing of 2 metres is to be maintained at all times in ALL areas of the field. If a spotter is required, they must maintain the 2 meter distance from the pilot. If a pilot is under training, the buddy box cord must be at least 2 metres in length or have a wireless connection.
2. Until further notice, presence at the field will be restricted to Club members only.
3. The shack is to remain closed except for accessing items required for field operations (Field Manager only) or first aid and extinguisher equipment.
4. Please maintain at least one parking space between vehicles.
5. The Club will not be providing sanitation supplies, therefor members are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
6. Obviously, if you are feeling unwell please do not come to the field.
All members are encouraged to self regulate. i.e. if you notice someone not following the protocols, a gentle reminder is all that is required. Eventually the point will be reached where it becomes second nature.
2. Until further notice, presence at the field will be restricted to Club members only.
3. The shack is to remain closed except for accessing items required for field operations (Field Manager only) or first aid and extinguisher equipment.
4. Please maintain at least one parking space between vehicles.
5. The Club will not be providing sanitation supplies, therefor members are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
6. Obviously, if you are feeling unwell please do not come to the field.
All members are encouraged to self regulate. i.e. if you notice someone not following the protocols, a gentle reminder is all that is required. Eventually the point will be reached where it becomes second nature.
Something To Help Pass The Time
Since we cannot fly, I've added the 2018 and 2019 end-of-year Club videos to the site for you to peruse at leisure and reminisce over better times. The files are rather large (17 min and 46min) and you may experience stuttering so I've put two versions of each, one high and one low resolution.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Stewart
Since we cannot fly, I've added the 2018 and 2019 end-of-year Club videos to the site for you to peruse at leisure and reminisce over better times. The files are rather large (17 min and 46min) and you may experience stuttering so I've put two versions of each, one high and one low resolution.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Stewart
Field Work Day - CANCELLED
Due to the extended state of emergency in Ontario and the restrictions imposed on social gatherings, the Field Work day scheduled for May 9th is now officially cancelled.
Our Field Manager continues to keep the field in excellent shape so that we can commence flying operations immediately upon the re-opening of the field.
The already budgeted and planned building of the new lean-to will take place once the field resumes normal operations. Members can expect a short notice request for a volunteer work party shortly thereafter.
The budgeted partial levelling of the field project will also require a short notice work party, however this project is dependant on field conditions as we will be having vehicles transporting soil onto the grass, so we are envisioning a late fall time scale.
Stay safe.
Your Exec
Due to the extended state of emergency in Ontario and the restrictions imposed on social gatherings, the Field Work day scheduled for May 9th is now officially cancelled.
Our Field Manager continues to keep the field in excellent shape so that we can commence flying operations immediately upon the re-opening of the field.
The already budgeted and planned building of the new lean-to will take place once the field resumes normal operations. Members can expect a short notice request for a volunteer work party shortly thereafter.
The budgeted partial levelling of the field project will also require a short notice work party, however this project is dependant on field conditions as we will be having vehicles transporting soil onto the grass, so we are envisioning a late fall time scale.
Stay safe.
Your Exec
April Meeting - CANCELLED
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the April Club meeting is cancelled.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the April Club meeting is cancelled.
Be advised, for those that were planning on attending the Toledo R/C Show, the event has been cancelled.
Mini-Gnat Combat Plane
After finishing all the orders for the Gnat combat plane I thought I would design and build a scaled down version. Due to the weather only one small test flight was flown, however the concept seemed airworthy so I've build and handed out 6 so far. Anybody else wanting one drop me an email. Below are a few photos.
After finishing all the orders for the Gnat combat plane I thought I would design and build a scaled down version. Due to the weather only one small test flight was flown, however the concept seemed airworthy so I've build and handed out 6 so far. Anybody else wanting one drop me an email. Below are a few photos.
Paul's version after decal placement
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And the underbelly
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Motors are 2212/6T from Amazon with 30A ESC
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Partly complete Election sign awaiting aileron servo and motor mount
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Photos from the March Meeting
Ralph shows his new E-flite F-18C
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Peter shows a scratch built SU-57 based on Aero Tetris plans
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The Cosgrove boys make their annual pilgrimage to the Club
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The SU-57 will be going to the paint shop for its finishing
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Ralph's F18C is in US Marine Corps colours.
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Highly detailed with external ordnance and fuel tanks
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March Meeting
Our next Club meeting is this coming Monday evening, March 2nd, at our usual location.
This is another great opportunity to meet with your fellow, and future, flying buddies and talk shop during the long winter months.
Bring out your latest and greatest builds, or something unique or new in the hobby, to present to your fellow members at Show & Tell (remember that each presentation comes with an entry ballot for a $100 Skycraft gift certificate draw)
Our next Club meeting is this coming Monday evening, March 2nd, at our usual location.
This is another great opportunity to meet with your fellow, and future, flying buddies and talk shop during the long winter months.
Bring out your latest and greatest builds, or something unique or new in the hobby, to present to your fellow members at Show & Tell (remember that each presentation comes with an entry ballot for a $100 Skycraft gift certificate draw)
Photos from the February Meeting
Dale shows the Gnat, used by the Club for combat, to Tim, Garfield and Oldrich
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A good turnout at the February meeting as shown at the Show & Tell part of the evening.
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Not satisfied with winning last month's 50-50 draw, Dale tops it by taking home the free Club
membership draw.
Peter introduces his impressive Tomahawk Aviation Viper jet, prior to it's scheduled painting appointment.
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Jeff shows his Top Flight Gold Edition P-47 that he has updated from an O/S 91 to a Sato 100 and
finally, a DLE 20 gasser.
Slava helps Peter with the fin whilst Ralph and one of the Armstrong brothers (potential new member?) look on.
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February Meeting
A reminder about our upcoming monthly meeting on Monday (Feb 3rd) at 7:30 at the usual place.
There will be a draw for a free Club membership for all those who have already signed up. You can still enter the draw if you sign up at the meeting.
A reminder about our upcoming monthly meeting on Monday (Feb 3rd) at 7:30 at the usual place.
There will be a draw for a free Club membership for all those who have already signed up. You can still enter the draw if you sign up at the meeting.
Frozen Finger Fly 2020
Dale won the highly coveted 'First in the Air' award.
Dale won the highly coveted 'First in the Air' award.
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January Meeting
Our first meeting of the new decade will take place on Monday, Jan 6th, starting at 7:30pm at the usual location.
2020 Club memberships will be available. Remember to have proof of your 2020 MAAC membership. Take note that any membership renewal will incur the additional late fee of $20. Also note that the Club Members Profile list located here will be amended after the meeting and all those who have not renewed will be deleted.
As per normal, Show & Tells are welcome and all presenters will receive an entry for April's draw for a $100 Gift Certificate, so bring out those new toys Santa left you.
Come out and enjoy an evening of friendship, conversation and a little Club business.
Minutes of the AGM are located here.
Our first meeting of the new decade will take place on Monday, Jan 6th, starting at 7:30pm at the usual location.
2020 Club memberships will be available. Remember to have proof of your 2020 MAAC membership. Take note that any membership renewal will incur the additional late fee of $20. Also note that the Club Members Profile list located here will be amended after the meeting and all those who have not renewed will be deleted.
As per normal, Show & Tells are welcome and all presenters will receive an entry for April's draw for a $100 Gift Certificate, so bring out those new toys Santa left you.
Come out and enjoy an evening of friendship, conversation and a little Club business.
Minutes of the AGM are located here.
Frozen Finger Fly
The club welcomed the new decade with the annual Jan 1st Frozen Finger Fly. Thanks go to Dale for providing the chilli. Appropriately, Dale also won the coveted 'First in the Air' award for 2020.
The club welcomed the new decade with the annual Jan 1st Frozen Finger Fly. Thanks go to Dale for providing the chilli. Appropriately, Dale also won the coveted 'First in the Air' award for 2020.
