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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 .
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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.
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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.
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Fri, 31 MarTharwa
Fri, 20 JanTennent20 Jan, 9:00 am – 23 Jan, 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, 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, 03 DecTharwa03 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, 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.au
Fri, 20 NovCanberra
Fri, 09 OctTharwa
Fri, 01 NovTharwa Canberra A.C.T
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