MAAA Wingspan - Quarterly Magazine

ON THE coVER PRESIDENT’S REPORT The President of the MAAA gives an update on the 70th MAAA National Model Aircraft Championships. 70 th maaa national model aircraft champs All the fun and excitement from the historic aeromodelling event. HERITAGE Story: reaching for the skies MAAA member John Lamont discusses his lifelong passion for scale modelling. 14 Member Story: Days of Speed and Thunder An enthusiastic aeromodeller educates us about pulsejet-powered models in Germany. 16 70TH MAAA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT CHAMPIONSHIPS WHEN TWO BECOME ONE 07 22 Safety MATTERS: accidents can happen A reminder of the steps you should take when an accident occurs. MAAA Membership Renewal We explore eight reasons why you should renew in June. REACHING FOR THE SKIES 14 03 05 07 12 Travel Story: Free Flighting in California We find out why the Fab Feb event lives up to its title! 18 ManagementMatters: When Two Become One How two Cairns based clubs have merged for membership success. 22 Cover and above image: Young Ash Mesiti enjoyed being a runner in the Scramble event for Aaron Booth at the 70th MAAA Model Aircraft Championships