MAAA Wingspan

7 AUGUST WING SPAN MAAALogo. “November is on the change point from Winter to Summer, so we’re just hoping that the weather gods will be kind to us on the day,” he says. “However, we have had a fair amount of competitions and people have flown their WW1 aircraft in pretty bad conditions, so, even if it is going to be windy, they’ll be people flying aeroplanes, they just might be flying slightly backwards but they’ll be flying, that’s for sure.” Another weather dependent highlight will be the anticipated spectacle of a full-sized Sopwith Pup, that a member of neighbouring Sports Aircraft Builders Club has tentatively agreed to fly over K.A.M.S on the day. “Bert Filippi has a 100% accurate replica of the aircraft that is currently hangered at the Sport Aircraft Builders Club in Serpentine, very close to the K.A.M.S field,” continues Richard. “It’s a magnificent aeroplane – it was built to the original standard with a vintage rotary engine. He has tentatively agreed to do a fly over for us on the day but he can only fly in about 6km/hour winds. It’s certainly one of the things that we’re hoping can be done, as it would be very evocative of the era.” The Centenary Rally Scale event will naturally observe the traditional minute’s silence at 11am, while they’ll be some written material read out about the lives of three local WW1 pilots that flew in the RAF- to give the proceedings Western Australia relevance. “Whether it’s large or small aircraft, internal combustion or electric, we just want modellers from all clubs to come along have a fly, enjoy the day and soak up the incredible atmosphere,” concludes Richard. To learn more about K.A.M.S in W.A click here