NEFR 2023

National Electric Flight Rally [NEFR]

Easter 2023,  April 7-10

NSW State Field Cootamundra

The following information is a draft based on NEFR 2022.  Watch for updates

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 Eater 7th April 2023 - 10th April 2023

The field will be open on the 9th 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.

In F5J prizes will be awarded to pilots flying 2m models, 3m models as defined in the AEFA rules and open gliders (that do nor qualify for 2m or 3m classes). 2m amd 3m planes will not fly seperate groups or rounds.

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

Consider entering "Scale".  The rules are fairly elastic, with a safe take off and landing the minimumdemonstration of skills for judging.  Matbe even just takeoff!  Practice 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.

For the program click here.

Events include:

• LEG
• E-RES
• Electric Old Timer
• F5J
• Scale
• Scramble

Map to NSW State Field 

Free Camping available at the field

First come - best dressed. No powered sites.

Facilities

• Toilets with lighting at night – Men’s, Women’s & Disabled
• Unisex hot shower
• Large shed with upstairs mezzanine floor overlooking field
• Large concrete area under mezzanine with lighting
• Canteen window opening to undercover area
• On-field pits area with concrete floor - shade cloth covered
• A 240V generator will be available for battery charging

Catering

• Breakfast available Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Lunch available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Please note that there is no official catering on Friday and Sunday night
• Menu - Egg & Bacon Rolls, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Chicken Burger, Sausage Sandwich, Cappuccino (pod coffee), Instant Coffee/Tea, Cold Drinks/Water.
• Bring your own chair – tables supplied

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 ($35/head) on Saturday night.

There are two entry form formats. Excel and PDF.

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.
For assistance, contact Ralph (call 0408 254 242 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).