The following information is about NEFR 2021 to give you an idea of the event. Watch for updates of the 2025 event!
The NEFR is a jamboree of electric flying activity for a group of friends who like to get together each year and have fun flying a range of regular and some fun events.
This year, the event will be held at the Aeromodellers NSW State Field, Cootamundra, at Easter, 15th April 2022 – 18th April 2022. This of course is subject to the NSW Health Department regulations that now allow up to 50 people to attend an outdoor gathering. Let’s hope it stays that way or that restrictions ease further.
The field will be open on the 14th April for camp setup and free flying. Below are various links giving more details. Keep checking this page for updates. All entrants must be MAAA affiliated.
The F5J limited class has been discontinued in favour of 3 levels of competency flown concurrently. These levels are Expert, Advance and Sportsman. You will be asked to self nominate your skill level on the entry form which may be moderated by the committee.
Similarly, “Radian” has been morphed into a new E-RES event which remains open to Radian flyers. Considerable interest is building in this event with many flyers already building and flying models in local events. Rules for E-RES NEFR can be found Click Here
Experience the thrills (with less chance of spills) of pylon racing in a new three class event. These classes range from high speed pushers to sedate low speed foamy gliders like Radians. Go on, have a go.
Consider entering “Scale”, which this year caters for two classes, “Sport” and “Foamy”. The rules are fairly elastic, with a safe take off and landing the minimum demonstration skills for judging. Maybe even just a take off! Practise some manourvers and enjoy the flying.
So start preparing your models and lodge an entry form which you will find at the end of this article. You will find details at the end of this article. Although we wish to be inclusive, those events that do not receive at least five entries might be cancelled.
The AEFA AGM will be held in conjunction with a roast dinner at the field on the Saturday night.
Full Flier Watch this space.
Events include:
AEFA Multi Class Foamy Pylon Rules
All Classes:
Fast Class: Pusher configuration with a minimum 19 sq dm wing area.
Standard Pusher Class: Minimum wingspan 1.3. Pusher motor. Conventional configuration required (no flying wings). Bixler, Skysurfer or similar models suitable.
Glider Class: Minimum span of 1.7 m. Tractor motors permitted. Radian, Easyglider or similar models suitable.
Map to NSW State Field
Free Camping available at the field
First come - best dressed. No powered sites.
Facilities
Catering
AGM
This is the time when nominations and voting for the executive committee takes place - so think about who you would like on the committee and nominate them. It will be held at the field on Saturday 3rd with a catered roast dinner. For catering purposes, please register your attendance on the entry form.
Program
Stay tune for the full program when it is finalised.
Entry Fees and Form
The admin fee is $50 which covers the costs of running the rally, as we don't charge membership fees to belong to the AEFA. In addition, there is a $15 per event entry fee which is capped at $75 when 5 or more events are entered. The entry form is used to enter the contest, and to reserve your roast dinner at the AGM dinner ($25/head) on Saturday night.
There are two entry form formats. Excel and PDF which will be available when completed.
Excel - contains data validation rules minimising mistakes. If you are comfortable using Excel click here to download the form, fill out electronically and email. The file might open as a preview in which case press the blue DOWNLOAD button andthen the ENABLE EDITING button.
PDF - those not comfortable with Excel, download the PDF version click here complete, and snail mail to Treasurer Phil Stevenson.
All fees must be paid in advance, preferably by EFT.
