About

The planning permit was approved on 16th of August 2013 and settlement took place
on 4th of September 2013.
The VMAA executive approved some funding on 10th of October and Road work
started on 16th of October 2013.
Certificate of Occupancy was issued 12 February 2015.
Official Opening 8 March 2015

15.3.15

Field Birthday

 VMAA State Field Eastern Official Opening. Sunday 8th March 2015.

Aeromodeller Competition Three In One(n) Scale Rally two day event paused half way through day two for the official opening ceremony.

BADMAC President Graeme Martin started proceedings, then handed over to MAAA President Neil Tank, (inset top)  then to Mayor of East Gippsland Shire, Councillor Peter Neal (inset bottom)then to VMAA President Carl Bizon who performed the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the day.






Chris James presented to the club a specially made bench seat in remembrance of his father Barry James, our late long serving club member, who helped design the ACTIO(n) Scale Rally event.





















 The back-rest engraved with a propeller, the hub being a cast plaque for Barry.


Whilst preparing the official first flight by Barry James' son Tim, BADMAC Vice President Bruce Strong presented Graeme Martin and Brian Hutchinson with Life Memberships for great service rendered in preparation of our excellent facilities at State Field Eastern.


 Brian and Graeme are a bit stunned.
Tim James flew Barrys old Tiger Moth, to much applause, opening the field.

ACTIO(n) Scale Rally then continued.
Posted by at

8.3.15

ACTIO(n) event

Saturday 7 March 2015, day one of two day ACTIO(n) event to mark the official opening of VMAA State Field Eastern.
Posted by at

24.2.15

Working bee

 Just a couple of shots to show that we are still here.
We now have 'Certificate of Occupancy'


We're getting organised for the ACTIO(n) event on March 7 and 8.


Posted by at

24.1.15

Working Bee

Lots of guys busy at the field today.

Much mowing, now that the mowers have been fixed.
Well done to all those involved in the repairs.






Ground breaking to plant some shrubbery as a wind-break/shield for the all-abilities toilet.
(Political correctness here)





Planting well under way





Look at the fabulous conveyor belt pathway

Windsock flying again at last.








Posted by at

4.1.15

New Year

NOT A BAD LOOKING RUNWAY IS IT.     04/01/2015
Posted by at

27.12.14

Update


 I haven't been around for a while, so it's catch up time.

 Looks like we have a beaut big watering device.
 The open shelter is looking very good.
Good for those hot summer days to come.
Removeable posts  separating pits from parking.


Posted by at

22.11.14

PATTERN

Saturday 22 more than 20 Patterners cutting up the sky.


The field is well and truly being used.

As was the shed for overnight storage.
Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)