Sydney RC flyers - Swap meet idea

[nator_au]

Hi Everyone,

After seeing some pics from the U.S. about a swap meet, it look slike it could be a good way to get some new gear, and get rid of some old gear as well.

Is there a annual swap meet in sydney that anyone knows of?

Maybe one of the bigger clubs could host it at their field one weekend?

Just a thought.

Cheers.
Brett.

[mhale71]

good idea, as long as all the auzzies can find this forum, we can organise something.

mike

[Stuntman]

There is usually quite a big meet at one of the central coast clubs in Easter. Mainly glow oriented though.

If you want to propose something or even get the idea up and running I will add it to the AEFA Newsletter and spread the word amongst the E-troops as well.

cheers, Shawn

[Mavrik]

I am a member of AEFA. I think an E swap meet would be great. Lets organise it. Also we need some more E flight events. We could start with some more E flight fun fly days. Suggest we rev up clubs anywhere from Newcastle to Wollongong.

Chris

[nator_au]

I think the best way to move forward with it, and make it as big as possible, would be to not limit it to just e-flight, or gliders etc.

Personally i fly electric and slope gliders, so would be interested in both.
I also know a lot of guys who fly gas planes and also fly gliders.

I think it would be best to have it in Sydney, and ideally somewhere with a park, or at a club field, so there could be a fun fly as well.

Could be a good fund raiser for a club too, could maybe charge 5 bucks for a spot at the swap meet, and 5 bucks to enter into the fun fly.

Could be worth while getting the hobby stores to come along with some specials as well, kind of like a field day, more than just a swap meet.

[Jeremy_D]

Swap meets are common at alot of flying clubs, I know belrose does one or two a year. It's been a while since the club I'm in did one but they are fun.

[ZIPPER]

What about an online swap meet?

Glenn

[Gluggy]

There is usually quite a big meet at one of the central coast clubs in Easter. Mainly glow oriented though.

If you want to propose something or even get the idea up and running I will add it to the AEFA Newsletter and spread the word amongst the E-troops as well.

cheers, Shawn

Hi Shawn - reading the various threads and came across your reference to AEFA Newsletter. Is this a free subscription or a club based publication? I would be interested to join if you can post the subscribe address. Much appreciated. Gluggy

[Stuntman]

Hi Gluggy,

The AEFA is a body of like minded souls interested in the development and advancement of electric flight in Australia. Anyone can join. Its $20 a year and has a monthly newsletter. You can subscribe by sending a cheque/money order, etc to

AEFA Treasurer
2/1522 Burwood Highway, Tecoma, VIC, 3160

cheers, Shawn

[Mavrik]

may be we could use this newsletter to organise the swap meet ???

[Stuntman]

If you want to propose something or even get the idea up and running I will add it to the AEFA Newsletter and spread the word amongst the E-troops as well.

Yep, I mentioned that earlier, and as I am the newsletter editor you can be ensured it will get in :D

cheers, Shawn

[Mavrik]

Yep, I mentioned that earlier, and as I am the newsletter editor you can be ensured it will get in :D

cheers, Shawn

OK lets pick a venue and date and post it in newsletter and make it happen !!!

Any ideas per above ???

Mav

[nator_au]

Right On Mav!

It needs to be free to come.

We could possibly make it so a donation for having a stall (or whatever its called) could be collected, and given to a charity. No set value on the donation.

It should be promoted to all rc disciplines. Air, Land, Water etc.... This means lots more people.

The hard bit will be finding a suitable site, that won't require hire fees. Obviously a model club field would be ideal.

Any suggestions about this?

brett