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Links to some useful aeromodelling sites
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MAAA
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Model Aeronautical Association of Australia
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The governing body for aeromodelling in Australia and is affiliated to the FAI through
the Australian Sports Aviation Confederation.
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Manual of Procedures
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MAAA - Manual of Procedures
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A catalogue of MAAA Procedures, policies and forms in PDF format.
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2.4GHz Policy
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MAAA - 2.4GHz Policy
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The use of 2.4GHz band equipment for the control of model aircraft is a developing
technology. This document outlines the MAAA policy and recommendations for its use.
(The link may become invalid if the policy is updated - go to the MAAA web site
and navigate to the document.)
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VMAA
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Victorian Model Aeronautical Association
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Administers Model Aviation in Victoria on behalf of the MAAA and is an excellent
reference for all the clubs and Special Interest Groups in Victoria.
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VFSAA
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Victorian Flying Scale Aircraft Association
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Special Interest Group that promotes the building and flying of scale model aircraft.
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FSAAN
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Flying Scale Aircraft Association of NSW
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Was started in the interests of furthering the building and flying of scale model
aircraft.
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APA
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Australian Pattern Association
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The official organisation of Pattern (aerobatics) Flying in Australia.
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VPA
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Victorian Pattern Association
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The official organisation of Pattern (aerobatics) Flying in Victoria Australia.
Pattern is a Radio Control activity using aircraft primarily designed for precision
aerobatic manoeuvring - and often likened to the Formula 1 category of the hobby.
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FAI
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Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Sporting Code Section 4
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Section 4 contains the rules and regulations for FAI recognised activities in model
aircraft and space models. You can download the rules governing your activity of
interest. (Click on the Download link to download the PDF file)
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Clubs
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GMAA
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Geelong Miniature Aircraft Association
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P&DARCS
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Pakenham and District Aircraft Radio Control Society
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BMMAA
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Bacchus Marsh Model Aircraft Association
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BAMI
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Ballarat Aeromodellers Incorporated
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Fly mostly at their home field in Haddon, or on the slopes of the nearby famous
Mount Hollowback.
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Note: Clubs can be found via the list of state associations on the MAAA State Associations page. Victorian clubs can be found
on the
VMAA web site.
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Commercial - Hobby Retailers
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Goldfields Model Supplies
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Goldfields Model Supplies
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Ballarat hobby shop stocking radio control models and accessories. Ph. 03 5331 5990,
Email:gold819@bigpond.com
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Roj's Hobbies
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Roj's Hobbies
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Hobby shop specializing in Radio Control Model Aircraft and accessories.
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Col Taylor Models
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Col Taylor Model Supplies
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Has an extensive range of kits, engines, radios & model supplies for all enthusiasts.
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Tates RcWorld
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Tates RcWorld
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Specializes in radio controlled aircraft, helicopters,cars, plastic
kits, slot car sets and model trains. Also carry tools, building materials, balsawood,
model paints, glues, fuels and thousands of other items in stock at all times.
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RCinAUS
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Radio Control Models in Australia
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An Online shopping store for model Aircraft, Boats, Cars, Helicopters.
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Tower Hobbies
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Tower Hobbies
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Based at Champaign, IL, USA, Tower Hobbies is an excellent source of those hard
to get modelling items and has a very professional online ordering system.
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RC Airplanes
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Xenon Project International
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Provides customers with top of the line and easy-to-operate R/C products with an
enhanced and satisfying online shopping experience. (Arcadia, CA, USA.)
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HobbyKing
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HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store
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Online international hobby store with warehouse locations in Hong Kong, China, Germany,
Australia and USA.
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Pete-n-planes
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Anthony's Pete-n-planes |
Australian online supplier of all your Radio Control modelling needs. |
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Hobby Headquarters
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The Hobby Headquarters P/L |
Established since 1982 and one of Australia's leading Importers and Distributors of Hobby Goods.
Stock a huge variety of products ranging from radio controlled aircraft, cars,
boats, helicopters and classic static scale model ships. For convenience there
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Commercial - Hobby Specialists
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Austars Models
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Austars Model Pty Ltd
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An Australian based company specializing in the design & manufacture of large
scale model aircraft.
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SC Models
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SC Models
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Supplier of specialized modelling accessories.
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RC Flyer
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RC Flyer
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RC Flyer is an online hobby store that specialise in electric RC flight products
and other RC products to compliment the RC professional.
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Mick Reeves Models
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Mick Reeves Models
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Radio Control model aeroplanes, kits, plans, parts & accessories - An excellent
source for niche scale products (England)
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Foam-Wings
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Foam-Wings Australia
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Wing foam core cutting service.
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Fiberglass Specialties
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Fiberglass Specialties
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World's largest manufacturer of superior epoxy fibreglass engine cowls, wheel
spats & accessories.
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WorldHobbies.com
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World Hobbies
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World Hobbies (a division of and backed by Model Engines (Aust) Pty Ltd) has been
created as an on-line facility for the direct selling of a handpicked selection
of famous brand premium hobby products.
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DL Engines Australia
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DL Engines and Hobby Australia
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Australian home of the great value DL POWER Gasoline Model Aircraft Engines from
China and the exclusive Australian Distributor for 42 Percent Products USA.
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42 Percent Products
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42 Percent Products
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42-Percent-products is a specialist designer & manufacturer of quality Giant
scale RC accessories, Glow systems, and battery management systems.
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Just Kits & Models |
Just Kits & Models |
UK based Just Kits & Models provides plastic kits and plastic model kits which
mainly include plastic aircraft model, plastic vehicle models, plastic ship
models, military vehicles model, military figures, maritime vessels and
dioramas. Good stock of aircraft kits, ship kits, boat kits and road vechicle
kits like car model kits, lorries model kits, motorbikes model kits. |
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modelflight.com.au |
Model Flight |
You can purchase online via the web shop, in person at their retail shop in Goodwood
SA or over the phone on 08 81864250 with one of
the customer service staff members. Model Flight is Australian distributor for JR Radios and is a good source of information on JR
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Commercial - Other
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RCM News
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RCM News Magazine
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Australian Radio Control Modelling Magazine.
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Airborne
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Airborne Magazine
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Australian Radio Control Modeling Magazine.
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Model Engines
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Model Engines
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Australian wholesalers of Aeromodelling supplies - has a good list of hobby shops.
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eBay - R/C
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eBay - R/C
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A link to eBay searching for Radio Control equipment.
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Micro Fasteners
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Micro Fasteners P/L
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Major stockist of miniature fasteners in Australia.
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Hobby Tools Australia
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Hobby Tools Australia
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Supplier of a wide range of tools for hobbyists.
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H. E. Supplies
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Hobby & Engineering Supplies
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Offers over 250,000 products for engineers and hobbyists.
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Titanium Metal Supply
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Titanium Metal Supply
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Whether you are in need of products for aerospace, industrial, or aviation, Titanium
Metal Supply has all of your supplies. (Poway, CA, USA.)
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R/C Manufacturers
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Hitec RCD
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Hitec RCD
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Manufacturer of Radio Control Systems, Servos and Accessories.
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OS Engines
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OS Engines
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Japanese manufacturer of quality R/C engines.
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Helpful Resources
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Hooked-On-RC-Airplanes
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Hooked-On-RC-Airplanes.com
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A very useful resource for those getting started in R/C aero modelling. Plenty of
tips for beginners and experienced alike.
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ServoDatabase.com
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R/C Servo Specifications and Reviews
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Contains over 1800 servos and enables comparisons to be made.
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RC Downunder
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RC Down Under
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A forum for model planes, helicopters, boats and cars.
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easyrc
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easyrc - Tower Hobbies
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Tower Hobbies own this web site which provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand
introduction to the hobby.
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Southern Cross Community
Connect
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Southern Cross Community Connect
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The Community Connect website allows anyone to submit their event details to be
shared and promoted across Southern Cross Media's national network of television,
radio and online media outlets, whereever you happen to be.
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