Feb 26th: March TopCap posted
The March version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Jan 30th: February TopCap posted
The February version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Jan 3rd: January TopCap posted
The January version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Nov 27th: December TopCap posted
The December version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Oct 31st: November TopCap posted
The November version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Oct 1st: October TopCap posted
The October version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Sept 1st: September TopCap posted
The September version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
June 8th: June TopCap posted
The June version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page. Note important change to Drummond safety rules.
May 6th: May TopCap posted
The May version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Apr 3rd: April TopCap posted
The April version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Feb 27th: March TopCap posted
The March version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Feb 2nd: February TopCap posted
The February version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Jan 1st: January TopCap posted
The January version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Nov 28th: December TopCap posted
The December version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Oct 31st: November TopCap posted
The November version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Oct 2nd: AZM is this weekend (Sunday October 5th)
Once again our AZM is approaching. With many thanks to Gerry Nadon of the Stetson RC Flyers and his connections in the museum world we once again have a very exciting venue for our Annual Zone Meeting. Our AZM will be held on October 05/08, 2008 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum located at 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa Ontario. The actual business portion of our AZM will start at 1:00PM however the doors will open at 10:00AM and we will have some work shops seminars to attend. Please check the MAAC web site for agenda details or contact me directly.
Claude Melbourne
Ottawa Valley ZD
Flying Field Chair
Chair of Chairs
MAAC VP
613-802-5000
Canada Science and Technology Museum
The largest of its kind in Canada, this Museum fulfills its mission through its collection, permanent, temporary and traveling exhibits, special events, school programs, workshops and demonstrations, publications, loans, conferences and lectures, expert advice, and joint action with other museums and organizations with similar goals and interests.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 2nd: The float pond is closed!
Due to a change in ownership the float pond is closed. Please do not fly at the site or enter the property.
Oct 2nd: October TopCap posted
The October version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Aug 29th: September TopCap posted
The September version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
May 30th: June TopCap posted
The June version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
May 1st: May TopCap posted
The May version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
April 18th: 2008 Spring Cleanup on May 3rd
A message from our Field manager:
All members are invited to join in the spring clean up on Saturday May 3, 2008. Activity will start officially at 9AM. Captains have been identified for various tasks: runway fertilizing, starting sites, shelter, frequency impound, parking, toilets etc. Given that we have a big IMAC event on May 17-18 we will want to do a bit more than usual. Bring your gloves, good shoes, shovels and rakes. We will also need more fertilizer spreaders.
The field is open and in great shape. There is still some snow near the trees to the south but the runway, pits, and parking areas are dry and solid. However there will be no flying on May 3 until all the work is complete. The better the turnout the sooner we will be able to fly.
April 8th: 2008 training season starts April 30th
The 2008 training season will start Apil 30th. This means that on Wednesday evenings student pilots will have priority.
March 27th: April TopCap posted
The April version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
February 28th: March TopCap posted
The March version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
January 31st: February TopCap posted
The February version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
January 4th: January TopCap posted
The January version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
November 30th: December TopCap posted
The December version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
November 2nd: November TopCap posted
The November version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
September 28th: October meeting location & date change
The club meeting is back at the McNabb Communitry Centre for the October meeting. However, we are in a different room.
September 28th: October TopCap posted
The October version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
Sept 19th: Glider Field Change
The current glider field has moved to a new location on Petersen's Field. We are currently flying off the eastern field north of the access road just south of the office. The office is on the corner of this field.
Sept 18th: Drummond Field excavation update
The heavy equipment working on the Drummond Field is there to excavate sand from the easternmost part of the field. The existing runway and flight activities will not be affected by this and our lease on the field remains in place. In fact, the clearing of trees and leveling of ground on the far side of the runway has improved conditions for anyone making an "out" landing. Members who have questions regarding the excavation activities are asked to contact Andre Blais.
June 1st: June TopCap posted
The June version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
May 12th: Float Pond Open
The float pond is now official open for the season.
May 3rd: Glider Field Open
The glider field at Petersen's sod farm is open for the summer. We are currently flying off the north most field. The access is north of the main office.
March 30th: Drummond Field Cleanup
Drummond field cleanup is scheduled for April 14th. There will be no flying during the cleanup but flying will resume once maintenance has been completed. The more members we have, the faster flying time will come. So come out if you can. Bring some boots and work gloves if you have them.
March 30th: April TopCap posted
The April version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
March 30th: Training starts April 18th
Year 2007 training season will be started on Wednesday April 18th. Please download wing program available from our web page on PDF and word format. All training aircraft must be thoroughly inspected, flight tested, and approved by the instructors. Students may use any models that are designed specifically as trainers. I wish you very successful and safe flying season.
March 2nd: March TopCap posted
The March version of the TopCap has been posted. Please see the TopCap page.
January 25th: Auction at Feb 6th Meeting
There is an auction at the Feb 6th meeting. For more information see Events or the Flyer.
October 24th: Club constitution posted
The club constitution has been posted in the forms section. Please see the Forms page.
September 15th: 2006 Canadian Soaring Nationals results posted
The results of the 2006 soaring nationals have been posted. Please see the Nationals page for the results.
August 14th: 2006 Canadian Soaring Nationals
ORCC has been asked by MAAC to host the 2006 Canadian National Soaring Championships from August 25th to 27th. Please see the Nationals page for more information.
July 5th: 50th anniversary Fun-Fly
This is an important year for the ORCC, we have a new power field and are celebrating 50 years of RC flying in Ottawa. Come on out and celebrate with us at the 50th anniversary Fun-Fly on August 12th. For more information check the events page.
July 2nd: Power field training nights resume
Since the Drummond field is open the power training nights will resume at the Drummond field. Training starts around 1700 and is free to all members. Please contact the CFI for more information.
June 28: Drummond field is now OPEN
ORCC Members:
This is the President's Message you've been patiently waiting for…our new powered field is now open for flying…just in time for the long week-end!!! Please feel free to use at your convenience. There are no restrictions on time of day (like our old field).
Here are a number of important issues I'd like to bring to your attention:
1) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ABIDE BY THE NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT THE NEW FIELD. THESE ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CLUB'S WEBSITE. BE SURE TO READ BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO FLY. While you're at it, please review ALL of the regulations. Some of the details regarding frequency control have changed too (float pond and glider field regs remain unchanged).
2) The grass is still young and long (even though it has been cut). Please try to minimize the amount of foot traffic on the runway surface for the next while.
3) We are using a new gate lock at the new field. New keys are available from Rick Ward, our Drummond Field Manager for $3. Rick's e-mail and phone number are on the Contact List on the club's website.
4) Shahram Ghorashi, our CFI (Powered), has informed me that Student Training Nights will start up again next week - Wednesday, July 5th.
The field is still very much a work in progress and we will be calling on members to assist with various activities in the near future. Thank you to everyone who has given their time, interest, enthusiasm, and support to bring Drummond Field to fruition (from abandoned Xmas tree farm to RC model flying field). It is a true honour for me to be your President. As I hope you will agree, we now have one of the best model airplane flying fields in the region - a long, wide grass field that can accommodate virtually any type or configuration of model from small to large - free of powerlines, berms, and sun in your eyes! :-)
Enjoy…I hope to see you at the field this week-end!
John Weekes
President, Ottawa Remote Control Club
June 19: New rules for Drummond field posted (Field is still closed)
The revised operational rules for the Drummond field have been posted. Please note that the field is still closed as the grass on the runway developed.
June 1: West-End power field is closed permanently
As of today, June 1, 2006, the ORCC no longer has legitimate access to the City of Ottawa property on Trail Road. Please do not enter this location for any reason. Any member entering onto this property will be considered by the City as a trespasser and may be dealt with accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation.
I'm happy to report that, given the very favourable growing conditions this Spring (lots of rain and now warm temps and sun), the grass at our new location - Drummond Field - 4550 Cambrian Road, is growing quite quickly. However, the new site is not yet ready for flying. We are hopeful that we can start flying at the field around the beginning of July (no promises). Until then, no flying of any variety is permitted at our new field. This will be strictly enforced. Members will be contacted by e-mail either by me or the Drummond Field Manager, as soon as the field is deemed ready for use.
We are in the process of finalizing the new Rules and Regulations governing flight operations at Drummond Field. Once completed, they will be posted on the club's website. They are straightforward and reasonable.
The members and Executive of the Anrprior Radio Control Club have graciously invited any ORCC member in good standing to fly at their field during the interim period - free of charge. A map to their field is attached. If you do make use of the Arnprior club's facility please be sure to learn and abide by their club's Rules and Regulations and I would suggest that you make a point of thanking them for providing us with this great opportunity. Be sure to bring along your proof of MAAC (it should already be prominently displayed on your field box, right?). I am confident that our members will serve as excellent ambassadors for our club and will ensure that we maintain the great relations we already enjoy with our friends up the line.
In addition, for you powered folks out there...now might be the time to pick up a set of floats and/or acquire that 3m glider you've been dreaming about, to make use of the ORCC's other great flying sites (i.e., the float pond and glider field).
May 23: Power field training night cancelled after May 31st
As of May 31st all training nights for powered flying are cancelled until further notice. Once we are able to fly again at Drummond field Shahram will send out a notice to members that training nights have resumed.
May 18: Power field training night change for May 31st
Since May31st is the last day we have access to the West-End field we will need to perform a number of moving activities including removing locks and pilot fences. As such the training night is moved from Wed May 31st to Tue May 30th. Training nights are cancelled after this date until we have opened Drummond field.
May 5: June 7th membership dues increase
The join page has been updated with information on the upcoming membership dues increase on June 7th, please go to the Join section for more information.
May 1: Drummond field update 2
- Runway and Helipad have been fully graded, leveled, and packed.
- 28 loads of special topsoil mix have been applied and spread.
- Seeding will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd.
- Many of the small Xmas trees on the north side of the runway have been cleared by club work parties (additional tree clearing will continue in the coming weeks).
- City of Ottawa has confirmed that our last day at West-end field is May 31st.
- Volunteers will be needed in the coming weeks to assist with 1) further field preparation, and 2) relocation of club assets to Drummond Field.
- We will be without a powered field for the month of June (possibly longer). Club members should make alternate arrangements to fly during this period.
- Flying is NOT PERMITTED at Drummond Field until a formal announcement is made via e-mail from the club President. At that time, new keys to the gate will be distributed to current members.
April 29: Glider field is open
The Peterson's have given permission for us to use the glider field. Please ensure you follow the glider field procedures and do not walk on wet ground, leave any footprints, or disturb newly seeded areas. We are currently using the south field near the pond.
April 28: Drummond field update
Photos of the construction continue to be posted in the gallery.
- The City of Ottawa has given us official notification that they will terminate the lease for the West-end Field on May 27, 2006
- The ORCC has reached a long-term leasing agreement with the Drummond Corporation to rent a large field located at 4550 Cambrian Road
- Heavy equipment work has commenced at the new site to prepare a suitable runway, pits, and parking area.
- Work to prepare the field for use will continue during the month of April and likely into May. This will include levelling/packing and application of grass seed on the runway (approx. 600'x100')
- IMPORTANT: ORCC members are NOT permitted to fly at the new location until official notification is sent out by the club President. Our very expensive landscaping can be easily damaged by being walked on or used before the grass matures.
April 2nd: Wednesday Training Nights
The Wednesday training nights are starting on April 5th at the West-End power field. After 17:00 on Wednesday evening the field is reserved for training flights only. For more information please contact Shahram.
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