Mather Aerospace Modelers, Inc

MASM roster 2013 is updated on this website. To access MASM roster member has to log in to the website first.  Then look for MASM roster 2013 at the main menu under "About MASM" section. 

The roster on the website is updated frequently.

The new gate code for 2013 will be set at the field in March 10, 2013. 

By then you should have received the new gate code by email.  If not, please login to the website and read gate code for 2013 or contact on of MASM officers. 

Remember in order to fly in 2013 you have to have valid AMA 2013.

For our safety and the safety of the MASM flying site every member must follow the rules listed below:

1. The first MASM or SVRW member arriving at the flying site will open one or both gates. The gates must be fully opened. For safety, make sure the gates are secured in the full open position so they cannot be accidentally moved.
2. The last MASM or SVRW member leaving the flying site will close and lock both gates.
3. Before leaving the flying site, if there are any cars in the parking lot, make sure that they belong to a MASM or SVRW member who knows MASM Flying Site Gate Rules.
4. Never leave a non-member alone at the field. Visitors or guests must leave the flying site before the last member leaves.

Login and read the entire Field Gate Rules here.

We meet again at MASM flying field Saturday, December 1, 2012 with Toys for Tots. Bring a unwrapped two toys (on for girl and one for boy) between 9am and 2pm with you and fly your plane. If weather does not cooperate and does not permit, flying bring a toy anyway. Rex Williams will be there rain or shine from 9am until 2pm collecting toys which will be donated as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community.

Contact Rex Williams Jr if you have questions ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Click here to download the official MASM 2012 Toys for Tots flyer.

Click here for more information about the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The AMA finally announced the completion of revisions to its policies for R/C model aircraft operations utilizing First Person View (FPV) systems and Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot Systems. While modelers are already flying RC FVP models equipped with "autopilot systems" for a couple years now, this activity was not in line with AMA safety guidelines... till now.

The AMA Advanced Flight Systems Committee (AFSC) in a collaborative effort with leading members of the hobby industry and FPV community developed comprehensive guidelines to enable AMA members to utilize these systems within the parameters of AMA’s and FAA’s operational requirements. The AFSC Guidelines for these systems were presented, reviewed and adopted by the Executive Council during the October 20, 2012 council meeting.

Here are the documents published by AMA:

AMA Advanced Flight Systems Report

Operational Document for FPV Systems (AMA document # 550)

Operational Document for Failsafe, Stabilization & Autopilot Systems (AMA document #560)

Support the “Canned Food Drive”.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Fun Fly is Saturday, November 17th 2012 from 10 a.m. to dark.  Just bring 4 cans of food and you will receive a full day of fun flying, great socializing, and free lunch for participants and one guest.  Collected food will be donated to the Rancho Cordova food locker. 

All Clubs are Welcome. AMA Required.

Our field is located in Sacramento County, near the intersection of Eagles Nest Rd. and Kiefer Blvd. on the former Mather Air Force Base (about one mile south of Mather Golf Course). Note: Because of the bad shape of the unpaved part of Eagles Nest Rd we recommend arriving from the south, taking Kiefer Blvd, exiting west of Sunrise Blvd or north of Jackson Hwy. Click here for information and location of Mather Aerospace Modelers Flying Field.

Contact C.D. Norm Poynter if you have questions. Click here to download the official Thanksgiving Food Drive Fun Fly flyer.

All MASM members are invited to the MASM family appreciation BBQ & Potluck 2012.  Drinks and meat will be provided

WHEN: Oct 27, 2012  10-3 pm
Where: MASM flying site

Come and enjoy food, camaraderie and flying.   Please r.s.v.p. by Oct. 15th  to Louise Bonner (phone number and e-mail in roster). Let us know how many in your party and what your bringing. 

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

 

MASM family appreciation BBQ & Potluck flyer.

 

August 20, 2012

Dear Friends,

One of our fellow clubs in District X is in a serious time of need.  The Channel Island Condors have been an outstanding club on California's Central Coast for more than 25 years.  During this time they have conducted 800,000+ safe flight operations, ran numerous competitions, taught area youth the value of aeromodeling, and given to charities in their community.

The land owner, California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), has been engaged in a concerted effort to remove them from their field for some time now.  The Condors have done an excellent job of pushing back against the tactics that CSUCI has used.  Now, the University is using two incidents to justify closing the field.  They have refused to engage in any discussion on additional safety steps that could be taken to address the common denominator in these incidents.  

The Condors need your help.  Please join me in writing letters to the University, state fire officials, local council members, and their state Representative.  The Condors have made it easy; just go to this webpage to make your voices heard.  Here you'll find letters that you can send as written or, better yet, edit them to suit your own style.  While you're there, take the opportunity to join their Facebook page so you can be kept informed of the situation.  

Together we will overcome the unfair treatment the Condors are enduring and return modeling to this fine club and community.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas
AMA Vice President
District X
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COME LEARN TO FLY AND GET A FREE LUNCH

Saturday, July 21st 9 AM-2PM AT MASM FLYING FIELD AT CORNER OF KIEFER BLVD AND EAGLES NEST ROAD.

Come learn to fly with the help of experienced RC pilots.  Simulators will be available -- with a buddy box you can fly a  Radio Control plane!  Bring  the whole family and enjoy a free lunch!

Click here to download Mather Aerospace Modelers Open House Flyer.

Directions:

The field is located in Sacramento County, California near the intersection of Eagles Nest Rd. and Kiefer Blvd. on the former Mather Air Force Base (about one mile south of Mather Golf Course).

Take the Sunrise exit off of Rt 50 and go south on Sunrise for roughly seven miles.  Turn right on to Kiefer Road.  At the “T” intersection turn right onto the dirt road.  The field is an additionaly 300 yards on the right (east) side of Eagles Nest Road.

Click here for for information and location of Mather Aerospace Modelers Flying Field.

 

The new gate code for 2012 will be set at the field in February 27, 2012. 

By then you should have received your card and and new gate code by mail.  If not, please login to the website and read gate code for 2012 or contact on of MASM officers. 

Remember in order to fly in 2012 you have to have valid AMA 2012.

For our safety and the safety of the MASM flying site every member must follow the rules listed below:

1. The first MASM or SVRW member arriving at the flying site will open one or both gates. The gates must be fully opened. For safety, make sure the gates are secured in the full open position so they cannot be accidentally moved.
2. The last MASM or SVRW member leaving the flying site will close and lock both gates.
3. Before leaving the flying site, if there are any cars in the parking lot, make sure that they belong to a MASM or SVRW member who knows MASM Flying Site Gate Rules.
4. Never leave a non-member alone at the field. Visitors or guests must leave the flying site before the last member leaves.

Read the entire Field Gate Rules here.

Like every year, MASM office is collecting renewals through the end of January.  We will start mailing new cards early February.  Till then please use 2011 cards. 

The gate code will be changed some day in February (announcement to follow).