Burlington Radio Control Modelers
Tue, Nov 05

High: 22 °C
Winds: 23 km/h SW
Gust: 70 km/h
Light drizzle
Wed, Nov 06

High: 21 °C
Winds: 19 km/h WSW
Gust: 60 km/h
Moderate drizzle
Thu, Nov 07

High: 14 °C
Winds: 12 km/h WNW
Gust: 23 km/h
Mainly clear
Fri, Nov 08

High: 14 °C
Winds: 17 km/h W
Gust: 33 km/h
Clear sky
Beer Event #1
event
October 19, 2024
The season’s first beer night will be held Thursday November 7, 7:30 til 9:00 at the Royal Coachman at 1 Main St. North, Waterdown.

Snacks will be provided by a memorial fund established by Thomas Barritt in memory of his dad Jim, who was an active member of the club and sadly, passed away this year.

General Meeting - October 24
Meeting
October 19, 2024
The next general meeting will be held Thursday October 24 from 7:30 to 9:00 at St. Matthews Church, 126 Plains Road West.
Minutes of the September meeting were attached to the emails sent to club members.
Following the business meeting there will a show and tell:

Bomber Night
Ashley Armstrong, Brent Hill and others ?
They will present several unusual (and more usual) WWII bombers: Do217, SM79, B25.

If you have a WWII bomber in your collection, bring it along.

Heads up... the Christmas party is scheduled for Nov. 22.
Food, games, prizes!!!

2024 Flying Events
event
October 19, 2024
June 16 - Father's Day Fun Fly July 13 - Top Gun/Warbirds September 7 - Breakfast at Bayview I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped setup and run these events.

Ian Brown

It's RPAS Renewal Time
October 19, 2024
Many of us wrote the RPAS Basic exam in the Winter of 2923 or the Spring of 2024.

Unlike the original exam, the renewal exam is meant for self-study and answers are provided, and you can access it here:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/getting-drone-pilot-certificate/remotely-piloted-aircraft-system-rpas-recency-requirements-self-paced-study-program

Once you have completed the exam keep your renewal certificate with you at the field. Failure to produce the certificate can result in a hefty fine.

Meeting - September 26
Meeting
September 20, 2024
Our first winter meeting is on Thursday, Sept 26 at St. Matthews Church, 126 Plains Road E, Burlington, from 7:30 to 9:00.

We are using this meeting for reflection on what we have accomplished over the summer, what went well, what could have been done better. And some brainstorming about what we might plan for the winter meetings. We’ll begin with summaries from board members, then throw it open for discussion.

The presentation will be by me, Geoff Norman, describing my adventure in the UK this month, where I had a half-hour flight in a Mk IX Spitfire, out of Biggin Hill, one of the key bases in the Battle of Britain. I’ll have photos, videos, and various bits and pieces.

We’re also featuring a “show and tell” of Spitfire models. There are quite a few around, which does not surprise me at all. So if you are the proud owner of one, bring it along.

Till Thursday

Geoff

RAF Red Arrows Visit
event
September 8, 2024

While on their tour of Canada celebrating the RCAF 100th Anniversary, the Red Arrows have added a stopover visit at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

Come out to see the United Kingdom's aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, on the ground. Please note this is NOT an air show and the Red Arrows will not be performing their aerobatic routine.

The Red Arrows will be visiting the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum for a special photo flight with the Lancaster at approximately 2 pm.

NOTE: This is a weather dependent event. There will be no rescheduled date.

For more information visit the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

September "Bayview Breakfast"
event
August 20, 2024
It looks like the weather will be OK for Saturday.
Cloudy and cooler, but whatever rain there may be, is scheduled to be over by 2 A.M.
See you there!


Our next summer event is on Saturday, Sept. 7 and is called “Bayview Breakfast”.

    This event is for BRCM members and guests only.

Instead of hot dogs in the middle of the day, we’ll be serving plentiful amounts of coffee and donuts at around 9:00 AM, with flying to follow. (If you’re looking for Eggs Benedict or Full English, you’ll have to bring your own.)

Thanks to Ian Brown for organizing the event, and if you can volunteer, please contact him at ian.brown3344@gmail.com

Bring whatever plane, heli or drone you choose and enjoy flying and conversation!

Stop the presses!
Due to popular demand, the donuts will be cancelled and replaced by hot peameal bacon on a bun... Thanks again to Ian!

Look Ma... control lines!
BIO
July 26, 2024

Here are a few pictures of Vini Cunha doing the maiden on his new SkyRay. Vini built it from a kit given him by Nicholas Jacobs, powered by an LA .25. The flights went perfectly. Good flying plane. Vini is now doing loops and wingovers with the SkyRay.

That is one proud pilot!

2024 Warbirds Fly-In
Event
July 15, 2024
Click on the image for more pictures.

The 2024 Warbirds Fly-In was held on Saturday July 13. The weather gods shone down upon us and the day was perfect, with bright sunshine, tolerable (barely) temperatures and hardly a breath of wind. The parking lot was stuffed to the rafters, and the hot dogs were all consumed.

Flying continued all the day, with a brief break after lunch for judging.

Best warbird was won by Paul Hepworth with his OV-10A Bronco.
Best RCAF by Geoff Norman with his de Havilland Beaver.
Best jet by Peter Foto with his ???.

There was some stupendous flying by EDFs and turbines, a masterful display by Paul Hepworth’s OV-10A, and an impressive dog fight between two modern fighter jets.

Thanks to Ian Brown for the organization and all the volunteers who contributed to the smooth operation.

Photos courtesy of John Ham.
To view the complete gallery of the event's photos, click here.

For Sale
Classified
July 15, 2024
Laker, 70" wingspan, OS .45 included.
Designed by our own Laddie Mikulasko and kitted by Balsa USA.
$100 or best offer.
Contact Tim Patterson, pilot9ca@yahoo.ca