Bawbaw Radiomodellers Association Gippsland. Blue Rock Lake, Willow Grove, Victoria

BRAG FUN & FLOAT FLY

When: SUNDAY November 26, 2023

Where: Willow Grove Vic. See map below

(This page was updated on 17.11.2023)

The BRAG RC Model Plane Club is pleased to announce the first

BRAG Fun & Float Fly to be held on the 26th of November 2023

(If the weather is not suitable follow our Facebook pages for updates)

The club would like to invite all VMAA – MAAA affiliate clubs & their members to visit and enjoy our facilities for the first event where we are officially providing camping on the night before, Saturday the 25th.

Buy your Raffle tickets online Here

This RC float plane event is sponsored by:

Albury RC and Hobbies, Albury.

https://www.alburyrcmodels.com.au/

Australian Forest and Garden, Warragul and Leongatha.

https://australianforestandgarden.com.au/

Download Event Flyer click HERE.

Download Raffle Flyer HERE

Click here to view all club sponsors

Flying

Sunday the 26th of November.

Flying starts at 9.00 am.

Gates open at 8.00 am.

On the day it will be alternating sessions of Strip flying and Float flying. The time for each will depend on numbers of each category.

Generally our club site provides a 100 meter long strip suitable for most sizes of aircraft and Blue Rock Lake for float planes.

For those camping, there is flying on the Saturday if you wish.

Entry

Flyers: A $10 Flyers entry fee on Sunday towards the running of the club is greatly appreciated.

General Visitors: A Gold coin donation by general visitors is appreciated.

Click here to register your attendance and book a camp site

Camping

Camping is available Friday Night and Saturday Nght.

A donation of $10 per person per night towards the running of the club is greatly appreciated.

There is no shower facility at this point in time. This will be available in the future.

Upon arrival speak to one of the committee to be directed to the camping area/sites.

Book your camping site early as depending on numbers there may be a cap.

Refreshments

There will be onsite catering available on Sunday.

A BBQ breaky, BBQ Lunch and cold drinks available.

Egg and bacon Sanga $6.00, Sausages $3.50, Hamburgers $5.00,

Drinks $2.50

BBQ lunch on Saturday if numbers allow.

There are two BBQs available for use on the friday and saturday nites.

Please RSVP to events@bawbawrc.com.au

Payments:

Cash accepted

Credit Card Facilities will now be available.

Pilots Choice Award

Yes, the pilots get to choose the best float plane and best plane off the strip for the day, and the winners receives a cool looking trophy. The word best is very subjective, and there will be many appealing planes on the day. Lets see who takes out the trophies on the day.

Rescue Boat

There is a rescue boat on site in the event you need to fetch your plane.

Due to unprecedented demand for the rescue boat at the last event, mainly for silly reasons, there will be a fines jar.......

Did someone say RAFFLE

Yes, there is a raffle, check the flyer for details.

A big thank you to our Sponsors, Ken and Rob ant Albury RC, and Elijah from Australian Forest and Garden.

Thank you to Walter for organising the 2 nights accommodation.

Click on the image to purchase a raffle ticket online

Download Raffle Flyer HERE

1st prize

FMS Ranger valued at $499 from Albury RC and Hobbies Featuring;

Power: Brushless 3541-750KV outrunner provides ample power, while the high quality 45A ESC has the output to match.

CNC metal landing gear absorbs even the hardest landings

Oversized wheels for all-terrain operations

STOL capable flight characteristics and excellent low speed handling

Realistic light set- Navigation lights, landing lights and strobes

Optional floats and Functional flaps

2nd prize

Husqvarna 120E Mark II

Easy to use, easy to start, all-round chainsaw for homeowners. Thanks to sufficient cutting performance the saw makes light work of cutting firewood, light felling or limbing. Features X-Torq® engine technology for low emissions and Air Injection that keeps the filter clean. Low kickback cutting equipment for increased safety. Comes with SmartStart® technology that allows for easier starts with less effort.

3rd Prize

A 2 night stay at the lovely Christmas Pines Mountain Retreat located at Icy Creek. Thank you to Walter for organising this prize.

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful one-bedroom cabin surrounded by stunning state forest.

The native wildlife has free range, expect to see many species of birds and lizards, wombats, lyrebirds, and maybe even a sugar glider. Other 2 and 3 bedroom accommodation options are also available on the property.

The prize of two nights accommodation is for two people and is subject to availability.

Buy Raffle tickets Online - Click Here

Amenities

There are portable toilets on site for your convenience.

We may not have tank water available in time for the event.

It is recommended to bring drinking water or you can purchase water bottles from the club.

There is NO 240Volts power on site at this stage.

Currently there is NO 12V Charging station.

Parking

There is ample onsite parking for visitors.

There will be a drop off zone near the pits entry area.

Gates open at 8.00 am

The entry is via the gate straight ahead at the end of Blue Rock road before the road turns left and becomes Glenbrook Place. See map below.

Accommodation

There is accommodation in Yarragon which is on the way to the Club and only 22 minutes from the club.

https://yarragonmotel.com/

Phone: 03 5634 2655

Let us know you are coming

If you wish to attend please RSVP to

events "at" bawbawrc.com.au

by the 10th November so we can cater for numbers.

Questions?

Contact Mick on ZERO439537901 for any questions.

Fine print

MAAA, VMAA and Club Safety rules apply.

Latest copy of our club safety rules can be found by clicking here:

Please bring your current MAAA membership card.

Visiting Pilots need Bronze/Silver Wings at a minimum.

If flying a heavy model, bring your heavy model certification.

Hope to see you there.

BRAG RC Club Location

Blue Rock Rd, Willow Grove VIC 3825

Turn north on Willow Grove Road at the town of Trafalgar.

You will need to cross the train tracks just prior to this opposite the United petrol station.

Access to the club is through the gate straight ahead at the end of blue Rock Road. DO NOT turn left into the new estate.

Contact Mick on 0439537901 for any questions.

RSVP: events@bawbawrc.com.au

Web site: https://www.bawbawrc.com.au

Other items of interest

The General Store is now open under new management. The Store is open 7 Days a week and opens at 7am and closes at 7pm. Feel free to grab a coffee on the way into the club. The store is only about 200m past our turn off.

Visit them on face book here.

There is a walking track that connects our club site to the main Willow Grove Park, swim area and boat ramp. It is a nice walk along the shoreline that is about 1.2 km long.

The park area can be seen in the background of the image where the Albatross is making its water landing approach. (See image above))

The Irish Pub is a short walk and is open on Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 10pm. More details can be found by clicking here.