General History and Objects of the Southern Cross Air Force - Australia
The Southern Cross Air Force was formed for the purpose of fostering and advancing the construction and operation of radio controlled Warbird aircraft of all sizes in a setting where informality and safety of operations prevail. Originally is was a wing of the World Miniature Warbird Association. Additionally, it is formed to create an atmosphere where pleasure, recreation, fellowship, and co-mingling can be fostered and found to exist amongst individuals enjoying the sport of building and flying miniature radio controlled Warbird Aircraft." (Extract from WMWA constitution).
In 1998, our late founding member, Rick Rogers, formed the Southern Cross Air Force, the Australian wing of the American WMWA. With the blessing of “head office” in the USA, Rick canvassed many of us to join the “Warbirds Association” in these early years, and it quickly became a drawcard for many other warbirds enthusiasts.
It soon became obvious that a need existed to conduct our events not only in Bundaberg (at Rick’s home club), since our membership began drawing from right around south-east Queensland. In 1999, a number of south-east Queensland clubs were contacted to see if they would be interested in hosting the warbirds association. Without hesitation, these clubs jumped at the opportunity and, to this day, we still enjoy their hospitality each time our group makes its annual visit.
Our Association is very fortunate that we have so many generous clubs that are willing to host our attendance each year. It is these events which provide the organized forum for our flying. Thank you to all our host clubs!!!
In 1998, our late founding member, Rick Rogers, formed the Southern Cross Air Force, the Australian wing of the American WMWA. With the blessing of “head office” in the USA, Rick canvassed many of us to join the “Warbirds Association” in these early years, and it quickly became a drawcard for many other warbirds enthusiasts.
It soon became obvious that a need existed to conduct our events not only in Bundaberg (at Rick’s home club), since our membership began drawing from right around south-east Queensland. In 1999, a number of south-east Queensland clubs were contacted to see if they would be interested in hosting the warbirds association. Without hesitation, these clubs jumped at the opportunity and, to this day, we still enjoy their hospitality each time our group makes its annual visit.
Our Association is very fortunate that we have so many generous clubs that are willing to host our attendance each year. It is these events which provide the organized forum for our flying. Thank you to all our host clubs!!!
Membership of the Southern Cross Air Force - Australia
Members of the “Southern Cross Air Force” come from Sarina, Cleremont and Gladstone in Central Queensland, Bundaberg, Maryborough, Gympie, and Noosa, Maroochydore, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Stanthorpe and the Gold Coast in South-East Queensland, Northern New South Wales and as far away as Coffs Harbour to attend our events.
Membership of the Southern Cross Air Force (Australia) is a two-step process:
Prospective members are encouraged to make themselves known to other existing members and are invited to attend the brief meeting of the Southern Cross Air Force which is held at each event. This will give you an opportunity to:
(a) Participate at our events,
(b) Develop an understanding of the aims and purpose of our Association,
(c) Join us in supporting the many host clubs which extend to us their hospitality and flying facilities.
Membership of the Southern Cross Air Force (Australia) is a two-step process:
Prospective members are encouraged to make themselves known to other existing members and are invited to attend the brief meeting of the Southern Cross Air Force which is held at each event. This will give you an opportunity to:
(a) Participate at our events,
(b) Develop an understanding of the aims and purpose of our Association,
(c) Join us in supporting the many host clubs which extend to us their hospitality and flying facilities.
Warbird Aircraft
The Southern Cross Air Force defines a ‘Warbird Aircraft’ as a model of any aircraft used for military purposes by any country at any time. It must be a scale or semi-scale rendering, recognizable as such, and marked accordingly. Any prototype offered to the military but not accepted by them would also fall into this category.
Scale military helicopters and drones qualify as Warbird Aircraft.
ARF Warbirds are also quite acceptable assuming that they display a good scale quality.
Scale military helicopters and drones qualify as Warbird Aircraft.
ARF Warbirds are also quite acceptable assuming that they display a good scale quality.