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| H.S.L. is the oldest Club of its type in N.S.W. |
It is primarily a radio controlled
glider Club. A few members also fly Old Timer models as well. We also
encourage, and have eletric powered models being flown, as well. Sports power
planes are generally not flown at H.S.L. and our constitution and terms of
lease, do not allow them to be flown as a rule. Also, the two codes do not
generally mix well, as the gliders depend on wind direction for launching,
and the winch and tow lines lie downwind, causing problems for taxiing,
launching and landing of power models. The field is located at Maddens
Plains, south of Helensburgh. It is reached by travelling south on the
Princes Highway, to Waterfall, then onto the Southern Freeway, until you exit
left on the Helensburgh turnoff. Turn right at the roundabout and head south
towards Darkes Forest. Continue on past that turnoff and the field is located
just past the golf course on the right hand side. It is a mown area of approx
230m x 100m, leased by the Club, and maintained by us. We fly thermal
duration competition, some F3J and F3B, electric, handlaunch and aerotow
scale models.
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The field is open 7 days a week for Club members to fly. We have members willing
to instruct new members and we are looking at instituting a pilot proficiency
programme, to assist members in improving and upgrading their skills. We hope
to foster interest and fellowship with modellers who share this common
interest.
Heathcote Soaring League is an incorporated Club and is happy to accept new members
whose primary interest is in sailplanes or old timer aircraft. If you have a
model ready for a test flight, bring it to the field on a Sunday, and we can check
it out for you, or give it a pre-flight check. Learning to fly a model
aircraft seems difficult at first, but soon becomes easy, so long as you are
taught to fly safely in the first instance. Non members are invited to fly at
H.S.L. as a visitor on two occasions, but are expected to join after that
time, either as an associate if they already belong to another Club, or as a
full member, if they do not have MAAA affiliation.
Club flying days are generally on Sundays, but members also fly Saturdays and Tuesdays,
or at any other times. There is a sign at the field to indicate it is owned
by H.S.L.
Membership fees as at 1/7/08 to 30/6/09 are $195 for seniors, $135 for pensioners and $90 for juniors. Associate membership is $75. for seniors and $25 for pensioners
The Club committee decided to absorb some of the increases this year, and passed on the savings to our members. Enjoy the cost benefits, members, because who knows what next year will bring. The fee covers membership to MAAA, MAS, HSL, a $10m Insurance cover, rent for the field, rates and maintenance.
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| Heathcote Cup Open Class Contest is the longest running T.D. competition in N.S.W. |
H.S.L. also runs an annual, two round Open Thermal comp - The Heathcote Cup - which is well attended by competitors from all over N.S.W. We also have a couple of two metre class comps each year. As well as the above listed interclub points score contests, we also
run a series of Club comps, so you can see we have a busy schedule, but still
manage to fit in regular Club flying days. H.S.L.has high starts available,
for those without launching equipment, and a lot of members have winches as
well.
Old Timer models flown include, Nostalgia, Antique, Duration and Texaco
classes
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| Contact information and membership fees: Heathcote Soaring League
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P.O. Box 214 Sutherland 1499 N.S.W.
President - eMail: Jack Murphy
Secretary - eMail: Fred Lodden
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