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Hi! there everyone :thumbsup:
i am happy to present you
AFA AEROMODELLING CLUB GOA {:)} {:)} {:)}

The organisation(afa) is association of friends of astronomy. :)
They have meeting every saturday evening in which quizzes and activities are conducted.
one day i thought to take my equipment to the meeting and tell the people about it.They were very interested and allowed me to take the whole evening to explain them everything about aeromodelling.I showed them some servos,batteries,my KDS 7X and some other stuff and the were very enthusiastic to learn about the hobby.I also called Aneesh one day to show his planes and some more stuff.At the end of the meeting the secretary of the Organisation,Mr.Satish Naik,called me and said that we should have our own aeromodelling club!

After some days we had a couple of discussions and meetings with the president(who had those old gliders!).At last they concluded that we will inaugurate the aeromodelling club with the opening of the observatory for the new term.They were very generous and assigned me and Aneesh as the coordinators of the club. (:|~ (:|~

On the day of the inauguration me and Aneesh got our planes and he brought two nitro powered ones from his friend.Aneesh gave a presentation and i handled the simulator and taught the enthusiasts how to fly on a simulator.

On the display there we had 6 planes,two glidiators { V2 (http://rcindia.org/self-designed-diy-and-college-projects/my-g2) and V1 (http://www.rcindia.org/self-designed-diy-and-college-projects/glidiator-my-first-trainer-build-log/)},two nitro planes from aneesh's friend and the two old gliders (http://www.rcindia.org/boats-kites-trains-and-all-others/model-planes-from-1952/).

We were handed the log book of the club by the chief guest.Now we are having a funfly-
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146383962075414
on the 14th of Jan and some workshops afterword.
Wish us luck so that we can take aeromodelling in Goa to greater heights! :bow: :bow: :bow: :salute: :salute:

Prateek

more pics of the first day of explanation
(thats me!)

pics of inauguration ceremony

more

All the best Prateek & Aneesh.     :thumbsup:

Let me know if you guys need any help, i will be coming home (GOA) next month.
 

Hey I am also (deep) into astronomy. I have 110 mm Newtonian reflector, its 13 years old now but still works like it did the first day. But Pune's weather is no good for star gazers :(

I Cant come because my father was not well. Sorry.

please reply people!
 (:|~ (:|~ (:|~

Prateek - All the very best buddy. let me know if I can help in any way. This is the RIGHT SPIRIT!

Ved - I hope your Father is much better now. I wish him a speedy recovery.

Sunlikestar - Great to know that you are also into star gazing! I have a Konus 90mm Refractor with motor drive. I do some Lunar photography too. Let's share notes some day.

VC sir, thank you so much for all your support, especially with the newspaper article.. :)

@Prateek: Khud ke hi photo dalega kya?? ;D

Did it get printed? If it did, may I have a copy please?

I don't think it got printed as the media was going crazy over IFFI (International Film Festival of India) at the time.. I did use a lot of it in the intro part of my presentation though :)

Really good news guys!! plz elaborate further on the location ...
Will be coming to Goa next month to meet some old friends there.
Planning to get most of my planes as they want to have a taste of whats it like to fly rc's. Looking forward to have a flying session with u ppl there.

cheers.

people please comment

i want to join the afa aeromodelling club. please help. where are the meetings held?

hii everyone
i am Sampath i am an Aeronautical engineer and expert in flight designing, i am very much interested in building and flying RC aircrafts and have done many, i am planning to start a RC aircrafts Shop in Goa . and also Manufacturing of these RC aircrafts at Goa . i need your help, Support and ideas for the Starting of the business.. please mail me your Suggestions, ideas ..sampathsukhi99@gmail.com

thank you all

Hi. I'm in Goa this week and wondering if there was flying activities this weekend. I'm stuck without planes that's to customs but am happy to watch and meet.
regards Aneil
9167771478.

Hi,

Is the AFA Aeromodeling Club in Goa still active.
I came across this post only last night thru a google search.
I am based in Dabolim. I am into Indoor Free Flight and would like to share my experiences with other aeromodelers in Goa.
Contact me on
9422437623 -- Whatsapp me as mobile connectivity is bad at my pace.
or landline - 0832 2538289

Guys. I am entering in into rc flying. And I need help with glow engine.

Hi,
Noticed that your first post on this forum was an enquiry about sources of glow fuel (Apr 2014!)
What happened since then?

Pl indicate what help you need so that appropriate input can be given.
(Eg, which engine to buy, from where. Or how much nitro and castor oil to use. Or which prop to use. Or how to start it. Or what to do if it doesn't start etc)
Regards

Right now I have moved toward rc planes from rc boats. And I have build a high wing trainer. I have a OS .15LA to power it. And using a fly sky transmitter. I am looking help for how to break in the engine and its maintenance.

And where you guys meet and flying sessions are carried out?

I don't know about the engine.
But are you planning to use those rubber bands?

Prabal,

Would be happy to do a workshop  for AFA Goa on Free Flight Models and -- Walk Along Gliding -- ideal for school students.
Do let me know

Anant
Dabolim, Goa
9511875988

Checkout some of my video links on Free Flight and Walk Along Gliding (Indoor Controlled Slope Soaring) for doing workshops with AFA members.

Demo at 1st National Indoor Championships at Sonepat in May 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo-FXkZw-8g

Flight of A6 class model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsHEccd4i-s

Walk Along Gliding with a "Club Racer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSx664SEn8w

Delta Wing WAG I designed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0L_ESC704

Anant
Dabolim

Attached pages from OS LA manual.