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Seen at the Field

Field Maintenance Crew
Photos by Rusty Lockwood (who also helped)




Digging out the big rock


Removing the big rock from the runway

Broken Engine!




I just came across this photo I took a few years ago at our field. The result of a head on during a pylon race , total engine destruction! I dont think there were any parts that could be salvaged.
Steve Hughes



Field safety and Etiquette

Safety - A reminder: MAAC Safety Code
                        Section 4.4 7. (a)
                        Smoking is prohibited in the pit area.

Etiquette - Now that members have put in a lot of work to make the field nice,
            the practice of throwing cigarette butts on the ground is more noticeable.
            The suggestion has been made that a metal can could be used to dispose
            of the butts.
            Maybe one of the smokers could provide a suitable receptacle,
            and it could be emptied regularly into the stove.


Qualicum Beach Airport Day

Pictures of the event are in the Gallery


PDQ Flyers Scale Event 2009

The event was a success, having 36 registered pilots with 41 aircraft.

In the Expert category:
   The Joel Clarkston memorial trophy was won by Brian Coolican.
   Runner-up was Al Wardell.
   Honourable Mention went to Frank Lewis.

ARF and Novice category:
   Winner: Richard Coyne
   Runner-up: Peter Jubb
   Honourable Mention: Charles Hathaway.

Evening Electric:
   Charles Hathaway.

Pictures of the event are in the Gallery


Report on PDQ Flyers Spring First Lake Float Fly 2009

This was the first time the PDQ Flyers put on the Spring Float Fly at First Lake Old Mill Site as this event has traditionally been hosted by the Nanaimo Modelairs.
The Float Fly was very successful, with plenty of modelers showing up.
The lake was perfectly calm all day as was the weather.
I want to thank the Nanaimo Modelairs for allowing us to put on the Float Fly, and closing their field for the day. Their field and the float fly site are just too close to safely use both at the same time.
See You
Bill Rollins

Pictures of the event are in the Gallery


Field Appreciation Fridays

10 AM to Noon, every Friday, will be for field maintenance, improvements, and general "sprucing up". Come out during this period, and help to make our field not only better, but "nicer", then fly.













Last updated: June 22, 2009.