Calendar of Events
May 2019
SOGGI Members please take note ... As of June 1, 2019, Canadian Air Regulations require that:
ALL models weighing more than 250 grams flown at SOGGI flying sites, must have an attached label displaying the following minimum information: Model owner's name, owner's phone number and/or owner's e-mail address and/or owner's residential address, plus the owner's MAAC Number and MAAC's toll free phone number (1-855-359-6222) ... Thank you for doing your part to meet this new regulatory requirement. This enables SOGGI to obtain and retain your flying sites.
July 2019
SOGGI Fun Fly
Contest Type: Fun Fly for line-launch, hand launch, and electric sailplanes. Pilot's Meeting starts at 9:30AM sharp. Flying starts at 10:00AM. The membership will be e-mailed if any contest delay or cancellation is necessary. BBQ burgers will be sold. There is no entry fee. This event is open to all MAAC and AMA members. Any type of electric or line-launch R/C Sailplane is welcome. The SOGGI winch will be on-hand. Additional hi-starts and winches are appreciated. If this is your first exposure to line-launch operation, we will pair you with an experienced pilot to assist with launching your sailplane. Assistance with field set-up and tear-down is always appreciated. Make some new friends and become familiar with the field-routine. After the Fun Fly, have a coffee with us at Tim's in Caledonia. LSF Forms and landing tapes will be available for anyone interested in starting their LSF SAP or eSAP journey. MAAC Sanction #: 2019-1300
From 9:00 AM
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. Contact CD Adam Maas, adam@mawz.ca ph416-452-0077
August 2019
LSF Contest
We will notify SOGGI members whether this LSF contest is for line launch or electric sailplanes during the 2 weeks prior to the event, depending on the previous 2019 LSF contests and member's wishes. Registration 9:00 am Pilots briefing 9:30 am Contest start: 10:00 am If notified as line launch, Hi-Starts and winches are welcome. Please arrive by 9:00 am if bringing equipment. This is an opportunity for SOGGI members to gain credits for League of Silent Flight soaring or electric soaring program accomplishments. The more contestants we have, the higher probability of gaining credits for the competition requirements for LSF levels II and above. There will be a BBQ, lots of fun and camaraderie. Don't miss it. Rain day, August 11.
From 9:00
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. CD: Mike Sherlaw, michael.sherlaw@sympatico.ca
Open F3 RES Contest
Registration 9:00 am Pilots briefing 9:30 am Contest start: 10:00 am. There will be a BBQ, lots of fun and camaraderie. Don't miss it. Rain day, Aug 25.
From 9:00
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. CD: Ray Munro, rays325e@yahoo.ca
September 2019
LSF Contest
We will notify SOGGI members whether this LSF contest is for line launch or electric sailplanes during the 2 weeks prior to the event, depending on the previous 2019 LSF contests and member's wishes. Registration 9:00 am Pilots briefing 9:30 am Contest start: 10:00 am If notified as line launch, Hi-Starts and winches are welcome. Please arrive by 9:00 am if bringing equipment. This is an opportunity for SOGGI members to gain credits for League of Silent Flight soaring or electric soaring program accomplishments. The more contestants we have, the higher probability of gaining credits for the competition requirements for LSF levels II and above. There will be a BBQ, lots of fun and camaraderie. Don't miss it. Rain day, Sept 8.
From 9:00
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. CD: Mike Sherlaw, michael.sherlaw@sympatico.ca
SOGGI Open ALES Contest
Contest Type: Open ALES Contest for Electric Launch sailplanes. Pilot's Meeting starts at 9:30AM sharp. Flying starts at 10:00AM. The membership will be e-mailed if any contest delay or cancellation is necessary. BBQ burgers will be sold. There is no entry fee. This event is open to all MAAC and AMA members (Proof of membership may be requested). Any size or type of electric launch sailplane may be flown as long as it is equipped with a launch altitude limiting device such as a CAM or Altis. The contest will be conducted as per AMA ALES rules. lf this is your first experience with sailplane contests we will pair you with an experienced pilot to assist with launching your sailplane. This is an opportunity for contestants to gain credits for League of Silent Flight electric soaring program accomplishments. The more contestants we have, the higher probability of gaining credits for the competition requirements for LSF levels II and above. Members who choose not to enter the contest are nonetheless welcome to attend. We always need Timers at our contests, and any assistance with field set-up and tear-down is appreciated. Make some new friends and become familiar with the field-routine. After the contest, have a coffee with us at Tim's in Caledonia. To prevent distractions from jeopardizing field safety, flying activity unrelated to the contest must have the approval of the CD during contest hours. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support. We ask that any member wishing to fly offside during the contest restrict themselves to electric or hand launch aircraft. MAAC Sanction #: 2019-1299
From 9:00
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. Contact CD Adam Maas, adam@mawz.ca ph416-452-0077
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
October 2019
LSF Contest
We will notify SOGGI members whether this LSF contest is for line launch or electric sailplanes during the 2 weeks prior to the event, depending on the previous 2019 LSF contests and member's wishes. Registration 9:00 am Pilots briefing 9:30 am Contest start: 10:00 am If notified as line launch, Hi-Starts and winches are welcome. Please arrive by 9:00 am if bringing equipment. This is an opportunity for SOGGI members to gain credits for League of Silent Flight soaring or electric soaring program accomplishments. The more contestants we have, the higher probability of gaining credits for the competition requirements for LSF levels II and above. There will be a BBQ, lots of fun and camaraderie. Don't miss it. Rain day, October 6.
From 9:00
At SOGGI Caledonia Field. CD: Dick Colley, colleydogge59@gmail.com
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
November 2019
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
December 2019
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
January 2020
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
February 2020
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
March 2020
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
April 2020
SOGGI Membership Meeting
SOGGI's Membership meetings are held at Beverly Hall on the main street of Rockton Ontario. There is parking in front of the building, and additional parking at the rear.
From 1:30
At Beverly Hall, Rockton Ontario
795 Old Hwy 8, Rockton, ON. L0R 1X0
People listed on our Contact page will be pleased to answer general inquiries about our meetings. We encourage everyone to bring their latest projects for "Show-and-Tell".
Click Here for a Highway map to the village of Rockton
Click here for a Rockton village street map showing Beverly Hall (#795, Old Highway 8)
SOGGI Executive Meeting
SOGGI Members-at-large are welcome to sit in at meetings of SOGGI's Executive Group in order to ask questions, make suggestions or simply to observe proceedings. We do request that you contact any member of our executive beforehand to ensure that your subject matter is included in our agenda. Duration: 3 hrs
From 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
