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Long Sault Flyers is a group of Radio Controlled Model Aircraft enthusiasts established in 1994. We place our emphasis on fellowship and fun with model aircraft. Our Flying season starts late in April and ends in early November.
Our flying field is located adjacent to the Long Sault Conservation Area on Regional Road #20 close to Mosport. Much work has gone into maintaining a well groomed, safe flying field for our members.
Our annual club dues are $100 for Open Members. Junior Members 18 and under are admitted free. Associate membership is $50.00 for full members of another MAAC affiliated club. Current Membership in Model Aeronautics Association Of Canada (M.A.A.C.) is also required to fly at our Field. For more information please phone one of our contacts listed on the back page or visit our web site.
Free Flying Instruction is available with one of our Instructors. Demo Flights are available using our Dual Control "Buddy Box" system, but Students wishing to Progress to Pilot wings status must provide their own Aircraft and Radio System. All new aircraft are subject to an airworthiness check before being flown. For more information or to arrange a demo please phone one of our contacts listed below or visit our web site.
Only Narrow Band Radio Equipment and the new 2.4 GHz radios are allowed at our field. For convenience and added safety all members are assigned a personal frequency. If you intend to purchase and are unsure what or what not to buy, please contact one of the members listed below.
Technical assistance is available to new members on the purchase of equipment, construction and test flying of your first airplane and any other matters that may be of concern to anyone new to the hobby. For further information please phone one of our contacts listed below. Electric and park flyers? We are the first club in the area to offer help in this fast emerging technology. Almost half of our members now fly some form of electric power and will be glad to assist you.
Safety Considerations require that all members be able to prove they can fly competently before solo flight and also that they have a current membership in MAAC for insurance coverage. Our club abides by the MAAC Safety Code and the MAAC WINGS Program for pilot proficiency. For more information on these programs please visit the MAAC Website.
Several Club Events are held during the course of the year. Suggestions for future events are always welcome and, of course everyone is encouraged to participate and provide volunteer help in organizing events. Please see our club web site or call one of the contacts listed below for specific dates and times for scheduled events.
Visitors are always welcome. Please click the map link below for the location of our flying site. There is generally some flying activity taking place any day the weather permits during our regular flying season although we are most active on weekends. If the red gate is open, you are welcome to drive up the gravel road to our parking lot. We ask only that you remain behind the safety fence unless escorted by a club member.
All Questions are encouraged. Our members will be happy to show you how our models are constructed and controlled.
A Note to Parents: Model aircraft predate the Wright Brothers by at least three centuries. Virtually every aviation pioneer from the early experimenters to the Astronauts have at some time built and flown a model airplane. There is no better hobby for young people interested in technology to pursue. Model aircraft can provide a stepping stone to advance to a rewarding career in full scale aviation as the individual matures. Or it can also be a life long and satisfying hobby that embraces a wide range of skills and knowledge. The scope of model aircraft is virtually endless and can fit within most any budget. For a history of model aeronautics in Canada and a look at what it offers today visit MAAC at www.maac.ca and then contact us.
Here is a link to our printable Club Information Pamphlet, and a link to our field layout.
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