The Scale Aviators (2020)
The Scale Aviators Flying Model Aircraft facility Canberra Australian National Capital.
The Willie Emmett flying field is located in the Naas Valley in an area just south of Canberra in the Australian National Territory.
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The Willie Emmett field is a meeting place for enthusiasts to participate in the enjoyment of flying and displaying examples of scale remote control aircraft.
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The location is ideal for both small and large scale examples of Aeromodelleing and scale aviation.
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This location has hosted over 28 national events and attracted Aeromodellers from all over Australia.
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The Scale Aviators is an Aeromodellers NSW (ANSW) affiliated MAAA club.
The field “ The Willie Emmett Model Flying Field” was named after a prominent Canberra aeromodeller Willie Emmett.
Facilities Available
The flying field is located about 7 kms south of the Namadgi visiter center just out side of Tharwa. The field is within a natural valley that allows the model aircraft to fly under a CASA instrument of approval to a height of 1800 above ground Level (AGL).
The field has been cleared of any obstructions and is predominantly extremely flat.
The setting is within the Namadji national park and provided a wonderful experience for our members and guests.
Camping is available at the field and is an enjoyable experience with the facilities .
Flying Field
The main location provides a large unobstructed flat flying field that is also ideal for WW1 aircraft as taking of is not limited to the runway direction.
Mission Statement:
Our Mission as The Scale Aviators model aircraft club is to develop a valuable positive social organisation of modelers to promote the building and flying of radio controlled model aircraft.
Welcome to
The
Scale Aviators
Values:
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Maintain a safe flying site for the flying of model aircraft.
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Secure appropriate insurance for the club and its members through association with the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA).
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Share education, experience, and
information regarding full size and
model aviation. -
Promote more
interest in model aviation in our
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Develop, Organize and promote
flying events and the facilities for the enjoyment of those that participate. -
Maintain a website for club
information as well as forums for discussing and recording valuable knowledge for the benefit of Aeromodellers in general.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, 20 FebTharwa20 Feb 2025, 11:50 am – 24 Feb 2025, 1:50 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia20 Feb 2025, 11:50 am – 24 Feb 2025, 1:50 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaIt's on again, Canberra Aerotow at The Scale Aviators Canberra A.C.T. The event is glider event of all types but with an emphasis on aerotowing.1800ft CASA area approval. Very large open files with great facilities. Our events are primarily fully catered with most people camping at the filed.
Fri, 08 NovTharwa08 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 10 Nov 2024, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
Fri, 26 JulyTharwa26 July 2024, 8:30 am – 28 July 2024, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia26 July 2024, 8:30 am – 28 July 2024, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaFor MAAA members and invited Guests. We are looking forward to catching up and flying some aircraft with a Christmas theme, or just anything. If the sun is out it can be very nice in winter in Canberra. Plenty of under cover and heating if we get weathered in.
Fri, 16 FebTharwa16 Feb 2024, 9:00 am – 18 Feb 2024, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
Fri, 19 JanTharwa19 Jan 2024, 9:00 am – 21 Jan 2024, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
Fri, 21 JulyTharwa21 July 2023, 8:30 am – 23 July 2023, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia21 July 2023, 8:30 am – 23 July 2023, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaFor MAAA members and invited Guests. We are looking forward to catching up and flying some aircraft with a Christmas theme, or just anything. If the sun is out it can be very nice in winter in Canberra. Plenty of under cover and heating if we get weathered in.
Fri, 31 MarTharwa31 Mar 2023, 8:30 am – 02 Apr 2023, 7:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
Fri, 20 JanTennent20 Jan 2023, 9:00 am – 23 Jan 2023, 5:00 pmTennent, Unnamed Road, Tennent ACT 2620, Australia20 Jan 2023, 9:00 am – 23 Jan 2023, 5:00 pmTennent, Unnamed Road, Tennent ACT 2620, AustraliaFirst Scale Aviators event for 2023. Willie Emmitt Flying field Canberra ACT The event is to get together again after so much rain. MAAA pilots and any aircraft are welcome. The basic theme is open cockpit and wind in the wires, you are as always welcome to bring any aircraft type.
Fri, 22 JulyTharwa22 July 2022, 9:30 am – 24 July 2022, 4:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia22 July 2022, 9:30 am – 24 July 2022, 4:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaThe Scale Aviators Christmas In July 22-24 July 2022 Christmas in July 22-24 July 2022 @ The Scale Aviators, Willie Emmett Field, Naas Rd Tharwa. We are looking forward to catching up and flying some aircraft with a Christmas them, or just anything..
Fri, 25 FebTharwa25 Feb 2022, 10:00 am – 27 Feb 2022, 5:00 pmTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia- Fri, 03 DecTharwa03 Dec 2021, 10:00 am AEDT – 05 Dec 2021, 5:00 pm AEDTTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia03 Dec 2021, 10:00 am AEDT – 05 Dec 2021, 5:00 pm AEDTTharwa, Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaChristmas in December (3-5 December 2021) @ The Scale Aviators, Willie Emmett Field, Naas Rd Tharwa. We are looking forward to catching up and flying some aircraft with a Christmas theme. or just anything..
Fri, 28 MayTharwa28 May 2021, 9:20 am – 30 May 2021, 4:20 pmTharwa, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia28 May 2021, 9:20 am – 30 May 2021, 4:20 pmTharwa, Tharwa ACT 2620, AustraliaJoin us, Come and learn how to Aerotow , soar in the beautiful valley or share quality time with mates….. and help with the regional Bushfire/Flooding recovery ! Located at the Scale Aviators field in the Namadgi National Park (20 min S.E. of Canberra just South of Tharwa on the NAAS Road).
Fri, 16 Aprwww.thescaleaviators.org.au16 Apr 2021, 10:00 am – 18 Apr 2021, 4:00 pmwww.thescaleaviators.org.au
Fri, 20 NovCanberra20 Nov 2020, 9:30 am AEDT – 22 Nov 2020, 4:30 pm AEDTCanberra, Canberra ACT, Australia
Fri, 09 OctTharwa09 Oct 2020, 9:30 am AEDT – 11 Oct 2020, 4:30 pm AEDTTharwa, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
Fri, 01 NovTharwa Canberra A.C.T01 Nov 2019, 9:00 am – 03 Nov 2019, 3:00 pmTharwa Canberra A.C.T, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia
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